Corporate Development Analyst (Assistant)

Solstice Advanced Materials•Morris Plains, NJ

10h•$90,890 - $113,583•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Assistant provides administrative, analytical, and project support to the Chief Development Officer and the broader Development team. This role is responsible for providing executive and administrative support, coordinating business development activities, conducting market and competitive research, leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and insights, and preparing high-quality corporate presentations and reports for executive leadership, investors, customers, and strategic partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically savvy, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
1+ years of experience in business development, strategy, marketing, finance, executive support, or a related role.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, or comparable productivity and collaboration tools, with the ability to prepare presentations, manage data, coordinate communications, and support cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar productivity platforms preferred.
Business Acumen
Market & Competitive Analysis
Executive Presentation Development
AI & Digital Fluency
Project Coordination
Organizational Excellence
Attention to Detail
Communication & Collaboration
Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
Initiative and Proactive Problem Solving

Responsibilities

Conduct market, industry, customer, and competitor research.
Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and potential growth opportunities.
Assist with business cases, growth initiatives, partnership evaluations, and acquisition opportunities.
Prepare reports and dashboards highlighting key findings and recommendations.
Utilize AI-powered tools to improve research, analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency.
Assist in identifying opportunities to incorporate AI into business development processes.
Create AI-generated insights, summaries, presentations, and content while ensuring accuracy and quality.
Support the Development team in adopting new digital tools and technologies.
Develop professional executive-level presentations for Board, leadership, investor, customer, and strategic partner meetings.
Coordinate the collection and validation of content from multiple stakeholders.
Ensure presentations align with corporate branding and communication standards.
Track strategic initiatives, milestones, and deliverables.
Monitor action items and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
Assist in planning and coordinating business development events, workshops, and leadership meetings.
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Chief Development Officer.
Manage calendars, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, and follow-up action items.
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Develop and implement strategic plans
Conduct market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to drive strategic initiatives
Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership
Monitor and evaluate industry trends and competitive landscape
Lead and mentor junior members of the Strategic Planning team