Corporate Development Senior Associate
About The Position
The Corporate Development Senior Associate supports Genesys’ strategic projects, primarily buy-side mergers and acquisitions, from M&A strategy through deal execution. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, the role works closely with the broader Corporate Development team and combines structured quantitative and qualitative analysis, acquisition-target sourcing and evaluation, project management, and advancement of AI tools used in the team’s workflow. The position also provides exposure to integration success, minority investments, sell-side projects, partnerships, strategy projects, and other special initiatives. Genesys’ Corporate Development team has completed 22 acquisitions since the company became independent in 2012 and also supports divestitures and other ad hoc work.
Requirements
- 1–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, transaction services, corporate development, or strategic finance.
- Understanding of accounting concepts related to profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with minimal supervision, proactively multitask, and prioritize to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial modeling and presentation building.
- Consistent ability to deliver high-quality work and superior attention to detail.
- Professional maturity, sound judgment, and discretion when working in an executive-level environment and handling highly confidential information.
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn about products and technology.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an analyst program at an investment bank, private equity firm, strategy consulting firm, or transaction services firm.
- M&A deal experience or exposure.
- Experience in the enterprise software industry; direct exposure to customer experience (CX) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Collect competitive intelligence and map industry segments.
- Identify potential acquisition targets based on a general investment thesis.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of potential targets and support business case development.
- Support project management for aspects of the diligence process and other initiatives.
- Assist with analytics and documentation of findings for executive management.
- Support the integration team with knowledge transfer and other special projects.
- Contribute to the advancement of AI tools used in the Corporate Development team’s workflow.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Telehealth coverage.
- Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
- Development and career growth opportunities, including mentorship, learning programs, leadership development, and education support.
- Open Time Off.
- 10 paid holidays.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Adoption assistance.
- Fertility treatments.
- Paid volunteer time.
- August Free Fridays.
- Well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
