Associate, Corporate Development

Apple • Cupertino, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Apple is seeking an associate to join its Corporate Development team, which is responsible for acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and complex strategic analysis for senior leadership. The associate will evaluate acquisition opportunities and lead cross-functional M&A deal teams involving senior members of engineering, operations, finance, marketing, and legal. The role covers M&A execution, including negotiation, documentation, diligence, and integration planning. It also involves researching and analyzing industries, companies, technology segments, and business models; evaluating complex alternatives and presenting findings to Apple leadership; and analyzing potential strategic investments while supporting existing investments.

This is an in-person, onsite position with up to 10% or more domestic and international travel required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, venture capital, or management consulting.
• Proven proficiency in Excel and strong financial modeling skills.
• Proven ability to lead and drive complex projects or analyses.
• Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Ability to work onsite; this is an in-person, onsite position.
• Up to 10% or more domestic and international travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Innate curiosity about consumer technology and Apple.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Confidence and poise in presenting to executive management.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong understanding of accounting, corporate finance theory, and valuation methodologies.
• Integrity and reliability, with the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acquisition opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional M&A deal teams, including senior members of engineering, operations, finance, marketing, and legal.
• Handle M&A execution, including negotiation, documentation, diligence, and integration planning.
• Research and analyze industries, companies, technology segments, and business models.
• Evaluate complex alternatives and present findings to Apple leadership.
• Analyze potential strategic investments and support existing investments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level