Corporate Development Analyst

Cohen & Co • Baltimore, MD

1d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Corporate Development Analyst supports Cohen & Co’s Corporate Development team in sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions. This early-career role provides hands-on exposure to the full M&A lifecycle, from origination through closing. The Analyst conducts market and target research, supports outreach and financial analysis, coordinates due diligence, maintains pipeline information, and contributes to strategic planning and integration activities. The role reports to the Director, Corporate Development and works closely with senior team members, firm leadership, service line leaders, and functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in an analytical environment, such as investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development, private equity, public accounting, or consulting.
• Working knowledge of fundamental finance and accounting concepts, with exposure to financial modeling and valuation.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to organize and process large amounts of data from multiple sources.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities on short deadlines and willingness to learn and take feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to the M&A lifecycle.
• Experience working in Salesforce CRM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proprietary and secondary research to identify acquisition targets across defined capabilities, industries, and geographies.
• Build and maintain target lists using databases, industry reports, and other research tools.
• Draft outreach emails and messages to prospective companies and help coordinate initial calls and meetings.
• Build, update, and maintain financial models and quantitative analyses under the guidance of senior team members.
• Prepare target company profiles covering financial metrics, strategic fit, benefits, and risks; support valuation and transaction evaluation.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence requests, track workstreams, organize findings, and manage virtual data rooms and diligence request lists.
• Help draft investment theses and summarize diligence findings for leadership review.
• Assist with transaction materials, including offer documents, process trackers, and internal approval documents.
• Support transaction closing activities and early integration planning.
• Track outreach activity, deal status, and responses in Salesforce CRM; maintain accurate company profiles, contact details, and engagement records.
• Support preparation of pipeline reporting.
• Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape; support strategic planning and other growth initiatives through research, data gathering, and analysis.
• Collaborate with senior team members and firm leadership to refine sourcing strategies and advance active opportunities.
• Partner with service line leaders and functional teams, including IT, People & Culture, and Finance, to support diligence and integration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package with benefits that allow employees to choose options suited to their needs.
• Time off outside of standard PTO to give back to the community and recharge.
• Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses.
• Talent development resources and growth opportunities.
• Close mentorship from experienced M&A professionals and increasing responsibility.
• Direct exposure to firm leadership on live acquisitions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level