Associate, Corporate Development

Golub Capital•New York, NY

1d•$145,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Development Team plans and executes strategic initiatives for Golub Capital focused on driving growth and profitability. It collaborates with senior executives and business unit leaders on high-impact projects involving mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital raising, partnerships, and new product explorations. The Associate will help shape the Firm’s growth by evaluating and executing investments, partnerships, transactions, and other key business opportunities. The role develops financial models and analyses to inform decisions; assesses potential investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and other inorganic growth opportunities from initial assessment through execution; and works with internal stakeholders and external advisors on transactions and other priority initiatives. The Associate also conducts market, industry, and competitive research and develops expertise in Golub Capital’s businesses, the alternative investment industry, and the competitive landscape. The role is intended for a candidate with investment banking or corporate development experience, strong quantitative and financial modeling skills, and an interest in corporate development. The candidate should be intellectually curious, effective at managing projects and relationships, and able to use AI tools thoughtfully, critically assessing the accuracy, limitations, and appropriate use of generated outputs. The role also calls for enthusiasm about working in the office and contributing to a Gold Standard hybrid work culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 2 years of investment banking or corporate development experience at a top-tier investment bank or buy-side firm.
Strong quantitative, financial modeling, and analytical skills.
Interest in corporate development.
High intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop and implement innovative solutions to sophisticated business challenges.
Strong project management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to interact effectively with senior executives, department heads, and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools in day-to-day work while critically assessing the accuracy, limitations, and appropriate use of generated AI outputs.
Enthusiasm for working in the office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture.

Nice To Haves

Financial services and/or asset management industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate investments and growth opportunities and inform business decisions.
Prepare presentations, analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Assess potential investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and other inorganic growth opportunities, including financial analysis and due diligence, from initial assessment through execution.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors, including banks, accountants, consultants, and lawyers, on transactions and other high-priority growth initiatives.
Conduct market, industry, and competitive analysis to identify trends and relevant growth opportunities.
Develop deep expertise in Golub Capital’s businesses, the alternative investment industry, and the competitive landscape.