Corporate Development Analyst

Cargill • Wayzata, MN

17h • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come. Location This role is based at Cargill's Global Headquarters in Wayzata, Minnesota and currently offers a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days remote each week. Job Purpose and Impact The Corporate Development Analyst will support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint venture transactions. In this role, you will support transaction execution, coordinate due diligence, build financial models, provide financial analysis, prepare transaction documents and coordinate with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of related work experience
• Experience with financial modelling capabilities and understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Strong valuation knowledge, particularly discounted cash flow analysis
• Experience leading financial modelling efforts and taking ownership of model inputs and outputs
• Ability to work onsite in Wayzata, Minnesota

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an investment banking, private equity firm, big four merger and acquisition practice or corporate role in a mergers and acquisitions function
• International work experience

Responsibilities

• Execute transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, mergers and minority investments from early stages of the process to completion according to established precedents and policies.
• Support merger and acquisition projects including, but not limited to financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, structuring, documentation and process management.
• Prepare transaction related materials such as internal and external presentations, financial models, valuation analysis, project management materials and transaction documents.
• Assist in the development of acquisition gameboards aligned with strategic priorities and support the target cultivation and sourcing process through research and analysis.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
• As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

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