Corporate Development Analyst
About The Position
Entrust is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to evaluate growth opportunities and help shape the company’s strategic direction. The analyst will support mergers and acquisitions, venture investment transactions, joint ventures, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives by building financial models, researching markets and companies, evaluating opportunities, and preparing materials to inform senior leadership decisions. The role is suited to a highly analytical, curious, and detail-oriented professional with a foundation in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, equity research, or a related analytical environment. The analyst will solve complex business problems, translate financial and market data into actionable insights, and work in a high-visibility environment with exposure to senior stakeholders. Responsibility and impact will grow over time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in investment banking (M&A preferred), corporate development, or another related finance role.
- Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and valuation methodologies, including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, and returns analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
- Ability to build accurate, well-structured financial and operating models and translate results into clear business recommendations.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present materials for senior stakeholders.
- Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted US work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, venture investments, joint ventures, or other corporate development activities.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Build financial models to evaluate M&A, venture investment, joint venture, and strategic growth opportunities.
- Assess financial and operational impact, including synergies, cash flow implications, capital requirements, and key value drivers.
- Research industries, markets, companies, and competitors to identify, screen, and evaluate potential opportunities.
- Contribute to transaction processes from initial evaluation and due diligence through structuring, closing, and post-investment tracking.
- Partner with internal teams and external advisors to support due diligence, financial analysis, and issue identification.
- Create executive-ready investment memoranda, presentations, business profiles, and analytical materials for senior leaders and investment committees.
- Demonstrate ownership, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail while taking on increased responsibility over time.
Benefits
- Professional growth and learning-forward initiatives.
- Flexible work options, including remote, hybrid, or on-site arrangements.
- Medical insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k) matching contribution.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Mental health coaching.
- Virtual fitness programs.
- Paid personal time off.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Education reimbursement.
- Eligibility for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
