Corporate Development Analyst (Assistant)
About The Position
As a Corporate Development Analyst (Assistant) at Solstice, you will provide administrative, analytical, and project support to the Corporate Development team, helping execute strategic initiatives, transactions, and executive priorities. You will support the Chief Development Officer and broader team by coordinating business development activities, conducting market and competitive research, leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and insights, managing confidential information, and preparing executive-level presentations and reports for leadership, investors, customers, and strategic partners. Success in this role will be defined by your ability to build strong partnerships across the organization, understand our business and strategic priorities, and support the effective execution of Corporate Development initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically savvy, and able to manage multiple priorities with discretion in a fast-paced environment. You will report directly to the Chief Development Officer and work on-site at our Morris Plains, NJ headquarters.
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.
- Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar productivity platforms preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Benefits
- employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- EAP
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
- 12 Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
