Corporate Development Associate

DigitalOcean • Boston, MA

9d • Remote

About The Position

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.
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

Benefits

• We innovate with purpose.
• We prioritize career development.
• We care about your well-being.
• We reward our employees.
• The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills.
• You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance.
• We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

What This Job Offers

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