Corporate Development Associate

Autodesk•Washington, DC

7d•$85,300 - $152,790•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Development Associate to support the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, strategic investments, partnerships, and other growth initiatives. This role will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, conduct financial and strategic analyses, perform due diligence, and support transaction execution. You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact strategic initiatives that directly influence the company’s growth trajectory. As a member of the Corporate Development team, you will gain exposure to executive leadership, participate in complex transactions, and help shape the future direction of the business while developing a broad set of finance, strategy, and M&A skills. The ideal candidate has experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, strategic finance, or corporate development and is excited to help drive the company’s inorganic growth strategy. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, strategic decision-making, and the full M&A lifecycle.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Strategic Finance, Consulting, or a related field
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
Experience developing executive-level presentations and investment recommendations
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, business judgment, and problem-solving capabilities
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic investments, or corporate development initiatives
Familiarity with software, SaaS, subscription-based business models, and key operating metrics
Experience using Capital IQ, PitchBook, FactSet, or similar market intelligence platforms
Proficiency leveraging AI-enabled tools and workflows to enhance financial analysis, market research, target screening, due diligence, and presentation development
Experience using generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot) to improve analytical productivity, synthesize large data sets, automate research workflows, and generate actionable business insights
CFA or progress toward a professional designation

Responsibilities

Evaluate acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities through financial, strategic, and operational analysis
Build financial models, including valuation, DCF, accretion/dilution, IRR, and scenario analyses to support investment recommendations
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and target identification to support corporate development strategy and pipeline development
Prepare executive presentations, investment memoranda, and business cases for senior leadership and decision-making forums
Coordinate and support due diligence efforts across finance, legal, product, technology, security, and other functional teams
Manage transaction workstreams, data rooms, information requests, and project timelines throughout the deal process
Support transaction execution from initial evaluation through signing and closing
Assist with post-close integration planning and transition activities to ensure successful realization of deal objectives