Investments & M&A Associate - Corporate Development

Indeed•San Francisco, CA

8d•$73,000 - $153,000

About The Position

Indeed’s Corporate Development team seeks an Associate to work on strategic investments and M&A. The team shapes long-term strategy by examining the competitive landscape across HR Tech and identifying opportunities in M&A, investments, partnerships, and organic product development. It partners with cross-functional teams and Senior Leadership to develop and execute these initiatives. The role calls for someone who develops a clear point of view, tests it against evidence, sizes markets, builds data-based models, and makes recommendations despite incomplete information. The Associate will apply an understanding of investments and M&A in a technology company, work effectively with cross-functional partners and senior leaders, and adapt recommendations as new data emerges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field and at least 2 years of related experience, or an advanced degree without experience.
Relevant experience in Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, a Venture Capital/Private Equity Fund, Investment Banking, and/or Product Management in the Technology sector.
Exceptional business analytics skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Proven inquisitiveness and willingness to learn and understand new topics.

Responsibilities

Examine market trends, comparative dynamics, and key players in HR Tech and adjacent sectors.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to develop strategic insights and recommendations.
Build valuation and operating models to size opportunities and test assumptions.
Develop relationships with entrepreneurs and source M&A and investment opportunities.
Prepare memos and presentations for cross-functional teams and Senior Leadership.
Run diligence workstreams with partners in Finance, Legal, Product, and Engineering.
Support negotiation and deal execution from first review through close.