Corporate Development Associate, Investment Strategy (Onsite)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Burlington, MA

1d • $91,700 - $130,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Development Associate will join Thermo Fisher Scientific’s high-profile Corporate Development team, which develops and executes inorganic growth strategies for business units worldwide. The role also provides competitive intelligence to senior management and supports the company’s active mergers and acquisitions strategy.

This is an onsite position at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Candidates who are not local or nearby must be willing to relocate or commute to the site. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field.
• At least 1 year of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning involving acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other investments, or equivalent experience at a premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm.
• Alternatively, an MBA and an undergraduate degree, with a minimum of 2 years of previous corporate development/M&A experience.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills, including a solid understanding of valuation principles and financial statement analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including excellent proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong collaboration and project management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, intensive environment.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high-pressure settings with confidence.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude and capacity to learn quickly in an intensive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A strategy objectives, including developing and tracking acquisition opportunities and supporting all phases of transaction execution.
• Participate in teams evaluating M&A opportunities and leading divestitures.
• Develop and communicate strategic business justifications to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives.
• Build and present financial models, including valuation and pro forma M&A analyses.
• Assist with due diligence processes and transaction execution.
• Assist with integration planning as required.
• Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders.
• Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes.
• Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports.
• Support special projects related to the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and eligibility for an annual incentive plan bonus.
• Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Career and development prospects.

What This Job Offers

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