Corporate Development Senior Analyst

Axle • Tysons Corner, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Axle Informatics is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to support mergers and acquisitions (M&A), integration, and venture initiatives. This high-impact role supports all facets of the M&A process, including industry and competitor benchmarking, target identification and evaluation, financial modeling and valuation, due diligence, and deal execution. The position also contributes to post-acquisition integration and portfolio company monitoring. Title and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s knowledge and capabilities.

The role is onsite in Tysons, Virginia, five days per week, with occasional travel to events or conferences a few times per year. The anticipated base salary range is $90,000–$110,000 USD. Axle describes the position as suited to someone who enjoys continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment and identifying opportunities to improve and simplify processes.

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 and experience presenting to senior leadership or boards.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Tysons, Virginia, five days per week.
• Ability to travel occasionally to events or conferences a few times per year.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience with AI and automation tools.
• Experience with 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 deal updates and progress to internal stakeholders, and manage Corporate Development systems and tools.
• Support development of business cases and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memos and support financial model analysis.
• Assist with preparation of presentations, meetings, and communications 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 accounts, including healthcare FSA, parking reimbursement account, dependent care assistance program, and transportation reimbursement account.

What This Job Offers

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