Corporate Development Analyst

Sinclair & Co. • Cockeysville, MD

301d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sinclair Inc's Corporate Development team has an opening for a Corporate Development Analyst. The Corporate Development team is charged with creating value for Sinclair's shareholders by participating in the vetting of potential acquisitions/divestitures, creating frameworks for the analysis of potential new initiatives for Sinclair's businesses, analyzing the financial impact of proposed strategic alliances, and negotiating and structuring investments that are in alignment with corporate strategy across its media and ventures verticals. The Corporate Development Analyst will report to the VP of Corporate Development.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience - all backgrounds considered.
• Media/broadcast, corporate development, investment banking and/or private equity experience is a plus.
• MBA, or progress towards an MBA, is a plus.
• Creativity and strong analytical skills are valued.
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrable history of working collaboratively and building relationships with all levels of management as well as external parties.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines.
• Proactive, motivated self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the due diligence process for potential acquisitions/divestitures by generating detailed financial and synergy models and coordinating diligence efforts.
• Work collaboratively with internal Sinclair constituents and advisors to manage the engagement from start to finish.
• Constantly test and re-examine key assumptions.
• Produce detailed operating plans for acquired assets that will be used as near-term performance benchmarks.
• Develop customizable frameworks for assessing organic initiatives for Sinclair's businesses.
• Help stage the timelines for new initiatives by proactively engaging with Sinclair's other Corporate departments and business unit management as necessary.
• Construct analyses to evaluate potential strategic alliances.
• Develop an understanding of the key services provided by Sinclair's corporate structure and produce detailed templates in conjunction with other departments that outline relevant decision points for senior management.
• Conduct research to support the investment process.
• Assist with the creation of business cases and management presentations.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Participation in a retirement plan.
• Quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• 2 paid personal days.
• 9 paid holidays.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree