Corporate Development Analyst

Smart Pool Services LLC • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Corporate Development Analyst to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle, from sourcing to integration. The Analyst will work closely with senior leadership and will play a key role in market outreach, financial analysis, valuation, deal structuring, and strategic decision support. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is looking to build a foundation in private equity, M&A, and corporate strategy. The role is based in Austin, TX, and follows a hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office and 1 day remote per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a relevant operating company; internships included
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• High degree of professionalism and comfort interacting with business owners and executives
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated interest in M&A, private equity, or entrepreneurship is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify acquisition targets in priority markets
• Execute outbound calling and email campaigns to engage business owners
• Track and manage pipeline activity within the CRM (e.g., Pipedrive)
• Support preparation of outreach materials and company presentations
• Analyze seller financials including P&Ls, balance sheets, and customer data
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate potential transactions
• Perform sensitivity analyses and assess key valuation drivers
• Assist in preparing investment memos for internal and external stakeholders
• Support due diligence efforts in coordination with internal and external teams
• Assist in the drafting and review of LOIs and other transaction documents
• Track key deal terms, risks, and milestones across active deals
• Help negotiate terms with sellers and intermediaries under guidance
• Maintain real-time visibility into the M&A pipeline, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across tools and reports
• Monitor deal statuses, key deadlines, and next steps to help keep the Corporate Development team aligned and accountable
• Assist in preparing weekly pipeline reviews, reports, and updates for internal stakeholders
• Perform market mapping and industry analysis for expansion planning
• Develop board-facing materials and dashboards on M&A activity
• Contribute to integration planning and performance tracking of acquired companies
• Support special projects and analytical workstreams as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree