Corporate Development Associate, M&A Investment Strategy (Massachussetts)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Burlington, MA

9d • $92,000 - $130,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Development Associate is part of a high-profile team responsible for developing and executing inorganic growth strategies for Thermo Fisher Scientific business units worldwide. The role also provides competitive intelligence to senior management. The position is onsite at the company’s headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Candidates who are not local or nearby must be willing to relocate or commute; 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 with an undergraduate degree and at least 2 years of previous corporate development or 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 facility with 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 on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and leading divestitures.
• Support the development and communication of strategic business justifications to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives.
• Build and present financial models, including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis.
• Assist with due diligence processes.
• Support 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 connected with the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and annual incentive plan bonus scheme.
• Healthcare, including a choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, with health incentive programs.
• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) 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 in accordance with company policy.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 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: Mid Level