Corporate Development Senior Associate

About the role

The Corporate Development Senior Associate will work as part of a high-profile team responsible for the development and execution of inorganic growth strategies for all Thermo Fisher business units worldwide. Additionally, the Senior Associate provides related competitive intelligence for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A strategy objectives including the development and tracking of acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
• Participate on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and divestitures
• Aid in the development and communication of the strategic case to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
• Build and present financial models including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
• Perform and lead due diligence processes
• Support transaction execution
• Facilitate the integration planning process as required
• Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders
• Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
• Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
• Support special projects as assigned in connection with the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
• 4+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other investments, or equivalent experience at premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm

Qualifications

• Excellent financial and analytical skills, including a solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
• Impeccable, exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and written / verbal communication skills including excellent, differentiated facility in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong collaboration and project management skills
• Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high pressure settings with confidence
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with capacity for learning quickly in a very dynamic, intensive environment

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, 401(k), and a range of employee benefits!

Pay

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $113,500.00–$160,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)