Corporate Development Associate

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities through financial, strategic, and operational analysis
• Build financial models, including valuation, DCF, accretion/dilution, IRR, and scenario analyses to support investment recommendations
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and target identification to support corporate development strategy and pipeline development
• Prepare executive presentations, investment memoranda, and business cases for senior leadership and decision-making forums
• Cook up and support due diligence efforts across finance, legal, product, technology, security, and other functional teams
• Manage transaction workstreams, data rooms, information requests, and project timelines throughout the deal process
• Aid in post-close integration planning and transition activities to ensure successful realization of deal objectives

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Strategic Finance, Consulting, or a related field
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, business judgment, and problem-solving capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

Skills

• Experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic investments, or corporate development initiatives
• Familiarity with software, SaaS, subscription-based business models, and key operating metrics
• Proficiency leveraging AI-enabled tools and workflows to enhance financial analysis, market research, target screening, due diligence, and presentation development
• Experience using generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot) to improve analytical productivity, synthesize large data sets, automate research workflows, and generate actionable business insights
• CFA or progress toward a professional designation

Benefits

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $85,300 and $152,790. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $0 and $0. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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