Corporate Development Senior Associate – M&A

Embark • Miami, FL

2d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Embark is a financial consulting firm founded by an entrepreneur challenging the status quo, believing people can love their jobs, work hard, and enjoy life. Their mission is to provide peace of mind to corporate finance & business leaders. The company is growing quickly, prioritizing its people and culture. The Corporate Development team is a high-impact, entrepreneurial function advancing Embark’s growth through acquisitions and strategic investments. This role is an integral contributor to Embark's rapid growth plans within a fast-paced, private equity-backed organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3 to 6 years of M&A experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, or corporate development team
• Strong Excel modeling skills (full three-statement forecasting and LBO/returns analysis)
• Solid accounting fundamentals required
• Familiarity with the full transaction lifecycle; due diligence, financial and business analysis, negotiation
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals and projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CFA welcome but not required
• Professional or business services M&A experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Own financial modeling, valuation, and returns analysis
• Coordinate diligence workstreams across finance, legal, IT, compliance, and operations
• Support target identification and deal sourcing (market research, founder meetings, cold outreach), and maintain a detailed acquisition target database
• Conduct market, financial, and competitive research to identify opportunities that enhance long-term enterprise value
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and external advisors throughout the transaction process
• Draft letters of intent, investment committee memos, deal recommendations, and Board materials that clearly articulate rationale and impact
• Review quality of earnings findings and evaluate net working capital pegs, purchase price adjustments, and other closing mechanics
• Model deal structures including earnouts, seller notes, and rollover equity, and support negotiation of key economic terms
• Partner with business leaders to ensure successful integration and onboarding of acquired companies and achievement of investment objectives
• Support financing workstreams and prepare lender and sponsor reporting materials
• Support broader corporate development initiatives, including applying AI tools to pipeline screening, diligence review, and deal reporting

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Comprehensive healthcare: 100% paid premiums for you and your family
• Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000 annually plus an annual bonus commensurate for level and experience
• 401K match: 50% up to 6%
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• $150 monthly stipend for whole human wellness
• All the technology you’ll need to be successful, the most advanced software, and accessories to ensure you get the job done in style
• Team and community engagement: Monthly social events within your market, charitable matching, and great people!

What This Job Offers

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