Corporate Development Expert

Weekday AI

3d • $2,000 - $2,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role is for one of our clients. We are seeking experienced corporate development professionals to contribute to a high-quality library of in-house M&A and corporate development work products. You will complete realistic, self-contained transaction exercises using mock materials such as CIMs, diligence reports, term sheets, and board presentations, and produce professional deliverables evaluated against defined quality standards. This opportunity is designed for professionals who have hands-on in-house transaction experience and understand how corporate development teams evaluate opportunities, structure deals, support senior leadership, and execute transactions from initial screening through closing and integration.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in an in-house corporate development or M&A role within an operating company.
• Demonstrated ownership of live transactions from initial screening and diligence through negotiation, execution, and closing.
• Strong understanding of valuation, financial modeling, transaction structuring, and M&A processes.
• Experience preparing materials and recommendations for senior executives, investment committees, or boards.
• Strong ability to work independently with complex financial and transaction information.
• Excellent written communication and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, professional, decision-ready work.

Nice To Haves

• Prior investment banking or private equity experience before transitioning to an in-house corporate development role.
• Experience in Big 4 transaction advisory, financial due diligence, or related M&A services.
• Experience with complex transactions, including carve-outs, strategic acquisitions, divestitures, or multi-party processes.
• Familiarity with transaction modeling, diligence platforms, financial analysis tools, and corporate development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build valuation and transaction models, including: Three-statement models, DCF analysis, Trading and transaction comparables, Accretion/dilution analysis, Capitalization tables and equity waterfalls.
• Analyze, draft, and compare transaction terms, including IOIs, LOIs, term sheets, bid comparisons, deal structures, and consideration economics.
• Develop process and executive-level materials such as management presentations, buyer universes, data packs, board presentations, committee materials, closing mechanics, and funds-flow documentation.
• Conduct transaction screening and diligence activities, including inbound opportunity assessments, diligence request lists, findings synthesis, and investment recommendations.
• Develop synergy models, carve-out analyses, integration considerations, and 100-day plans.
• Evaluate strategic, financial, operational, and transaction risks and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Produce polished, decision-ready deliverables suitable for senior management and board-level review.

Benefits

• Compensation: $2K per task
• Fully remote
• Flexible project-based engagement
• Self-contained corporate development and M&A exercises
• Deliverables evaluated against structured quality criteria
• Opportunities may be extended based on project requirements and performance
• Work can be completed remotely on a flexible schedule.
• Payments are made weekly based on services rendered through supported payment platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed