Corporate Development Senior Analyst

First Interstate•Bend, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Development Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the bank's corporate development function. This position will develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and conduct competitive analysis to improve the bank's financial performance. Additionally, this position will assist in the identification and execution of M&A and divestiture activity, including supporting the due diligence process and also supports certain investor relations functions.

Requirements

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency with accomplished efficiency to manage large data sets.
Strong workload prioritization and ability to meet competing deadlines.
Adept at collaborating with individuals and offering direction without functional authority.
Flexible in approach and adaptable under pressure.
Accomplished detail orientation and analytical skills.
Must be organized and a self-starter.
Skilled at reading, analyzing, and interpreting common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Skilled responses to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Advanced ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Proficiency at interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field required
3-5 years related experience, training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business or related field preferred
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains financial models to evaluate potential strategic, M&A, or divestiture opportunities.
Assists in the competitive intelligence process to understand industry trends and the competitive landscape and identify performance gaps compared to peers.
Assists in the development and execution of the bank’s strategic plan, including segment and line of business strategies.
Assists in the development and execution of new business opportunities.
Assists with branch analytics framework, providing management with a comprehensive view of market performance and opportunities.
Prepares presentations and reports for senior and executive management.
Assists in certain investor relations functions including supporting development of guidance, investor deck presentation, and other support as requested.
Assists in the due diligence activities.
Assists with the development and preparation of reporting around key strategic initiatives.
Provides guidance to less experienced staff and leads certain projects.
Develops effective business relationships within the bank.