Corporate Development Associate

Cook & Boardman Group • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Corporate Development Associate to oversee and administer critical corporate development processes. This role emphasizes functional responsibilities, and the ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in driving strategic initiatives. This is a hybrid role for candidates located near Winston‑Salem, Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC. It requires being onsite around 1–2 days each month.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in corporate development, M&A, or a related field, emphasizing process management and functional responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in process development and management.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time
• Demonstrated expertise in process development and management.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive mindset with a strong focus on details and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation of potential acquisition targets, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities by conducting research, analysis, and financial modeling.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all corporate development activities, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and organized.
• Collaborate with external resources throughout the due diligence process, coordinating information flows to ensure ample support and documentation for third-party diligence assessments.
• Work closely with various internal departments, including finance, legal, operations, and HR to ensure ample evaluation of acquisition target’s current operational policies and procedures and identify potential integration challenges.
• Develop and present regular updates on corporate development processes, opportunities, and challenges to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor strategies, and market opportunities to guide process adjustments and decision-making.
• Other relative duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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