Cisco Investments & Corporate Development Associate

Meet the Team

Cisco Investments and Corporate Development Associates drive a variety of market and transaction-related analyses, working with managers and directors to build financial models, develop acquisition opportunities, source venture capital investments, and participate in corporate strategy. Associates have exposure to several technologies within a team and have the opportunity to work on a range of projects. The Cisco Corporate Development team is responsible for driving Cisco's long-term growth strategy through venture capital investments and acquisitions. We aggressively source new opportunities, develop strategic perspectives on innovative market segments, execute on M&A transactions and actively manage VC investments. Cisco is looking to add extraordinary team members to grow its organization and support the company's continued growth.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Source, screen and propose investment, partnerships and M&A opportunities.
• Work closely with Cisco Business Units to align strategy with partners and other key constituents.
• Drive detailed technology and market analyses of key sectors.
• Develop detailed financial models including projections, valuation, and investment return analyses.
• Design presentations for senior management related to acquisitions and investments.
• Perform business, financial, accounting, and customer due diligence.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years post undergraduate work as an analyst at a top-tier investment bank, Private Equity/Venture Capital (PE/VC) firm with deal experience, consulting or financial services firm.
• 2+ years mergers and acquisitions experience.
• 2+ years' experience with quantitative analysis including financial models.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated personal initiative and excellent judgment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate successfully in an unstructured, collaborative environment.
• Natural curiosity to learn technologies, business models and industry trends.
• Ambitious and able to independently source and execute transaction with minimal guidance.

Pay & Schedule

• Location can be remote (anywhere in the US).
• Work hours PST time zone.
• Starting salary range: $128,500.00 to $179,800.00 (U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits). Individual pay determined by hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.
• New York City Metro Area full salary range: $128,500.00 - $206,700.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State full salary range: $125,200.00 - $183,100.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Eligibility for grants of Cisco restricted stock units, vesting following continued employment for defined periods.
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday.
• Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco.
• Non-exempt employees: 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
• Exempt employees: flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit (subject to availability and business limitations).
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually.
• Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
• Non-sales roles: eligible for annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
• Sales roles: performance-based incentive pay on top of base salary, split between quota and non-quota components. Quota-based incentive pay: 0.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap. Non-quota-based sales performance elements: 0% up to 125% of target. No minimum performance threshold for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
• Illinois employees: unique time off program to meet local requirements.