Corporate Development Senior Analyst

Axle • Tysons, VA

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that supports translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications for research centers and healthcare organizations. The Corporate Development Senior Analyst supports M&A, integration, and venture initiatives, contributing across the acquisition process, including competitor and industry benchmarking, target identification and evaluation, financial modeling and valuation, due diligence, and deal execution. The role also supports strategic minority investments and post-acquisition integration. Title and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s knowledge and capabilities.

This position requires working onsite in Tysons, Virginia five days per week, with occasional travel to events or conferences a few times per year. The role is suited to someone who enjoys continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment and can assess existing processes, identify opportunities, and develop constructive solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or a similar transaction-focused role.
• Strong financial modeling or valuation skills, including three-statement models and valuation methodologies such as DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and accretion/dilution analysis.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions through multiple phases, including target screening, due diligence, negotiation, signing, close, and post-close integration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deal timelines.
• Strong executive communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership or boards.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to events or conferences a few times per year.
• Ability to work onsite in Tysons, Virginia five days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience with AI, automation tools, and market intelligence tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet, or PitchBook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and executing acquisitions and strategic minority investments, including due diligence and post-deal integration.
• Manage the M&A pipeline of acquisition targets, present updates and deal progress to internal stakeholders, and manage Corporate Development systems and tools.
• Support the development of business cases and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memos and support financial model analysis.
• Assist in preparing presentations, meetings, and communication materials.
• Collaborate with the investment team on projects and initiatives.
• Conduct market, industry, and company research and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Work effectively within teams and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Monitor portfolio companies and track key performance indicators.
• Support special projects and presentations for senior executives.
• Partner with cross-functional leads on integration efforts, tracking milestones and supporting day-one readiness.
• Quantify, monitor, and report post-acquisition synergies and performance, including cost, revenue, and other financial KPI metrics.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Educational benefits for career growth.
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Employee referral bonus.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible spending and reimbursement accounts, including healthcare FSA, parking reimbursement, dependent care assistance, and transportation reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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