Corporate Development Associate I (34466)

Position Summary

The Corporate Development Associate works directly alongside the Sr. Director of Corporate Development on financial modeling and strategic initiatives that shape CEC's growth. CEC is a leader in electrical infrastructure and mission critical systems, with projects at the upper end of its portfolio routinely exceeding $200 million in contract value. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role suited to someone with training in a rigorous analytical environment, such as investment banking, corporate development, or management consulting, who is ready to apply that skill set inside the business. This role serves as a close partner and thought contributor across a wide range of initiatives, including financial modeling, board and executive-ready materials, and strategic planning. It offers direct exposure to senior leadership and to the full lifecycle of live projects, with early opportunity to take on large project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support budgeting, financial analysis, strategic planning, and M&A transactions.
• Proactively spotlight and illustrate strategic insights that help drive decisions and refine the Company's strategic direction.
• Support the creation of executive- and board-ready presentation materials.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and executive leadership to analyze performance and identify opportunities.
• Contribute to building systems and processes that scale with the company to improve forecasting and data transparency.
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor benchmarks to inform strategy.
• Serve as a key contributor on cross-functional initiatives supporting corporate growth.
• Perform other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, or a similar analytical role
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Proven experience with financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence
• Experience in a high-growth, industrials, infrastructure, or services-oriented business preferred

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to create compelling, executive-level presentations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; able to translate data into actionable insights.
• High integrity and professionalism
• Self-motivated with a bias for action, accountability, and results
• Analytical thinker with strong business judgment; comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Able to work independently while aligned to broader Company strategy
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple fast-moving projects simultaneously
• Collaborative and results-driven, comfortable operating in high-visibility settings