Corporate Development Associate

DigitalOcean•New York, NY

6d•$110,000 - $134,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Corporate Development Associate who is passionate about driving impactful growth through M&A, capital markets and strategic projects. As a Corporate Development Associate at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. This role reports to the Corporate Development Director and will primarily focus on supporting our M&A sourcing and execution efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
2-3 years of experience in investment banking, with a focus on M&A transactions
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the software, AI, and broader technology ecosystem is preferred
Final candidates will be required to complete a case study analysis during the final rounds

Responsibilities

Identify and research potential acquisition targets in line with our company's strategic goals
Assist in developing business cases and financial analyses for potential acquisitions, strategic investments, and new organic initiatives, including scenario modeling for capital allocation decisions
Conduct comprehensive industry research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making
Perform financial modeling and valuation analysis for M&A opportunities, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions
Assist in due diligence processes, analyzing financial, legal, and operational data
Support the preparation of investment memoranda, term sheets, and other deal-related documents
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive M&A, capital markets initiatives and strategic projects
Contribute to the development and maintenance of our deal pipeline and internal M&A target reporting
Assist in post-merger integration planning and execution
Provide strategic finance support, including financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting