Analyst, Corporate Development (M&A)

As a Corporate Development Analyst, you will support strategic and financial analyses to drive growth and enhance organizational value. This role requires an analytical, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills, a passion for finance and strategic problem-solving, thriving in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Key responsibilities include supporting M&A deal processes, conducting financial modeling and due diligence, preparing investment memos, collaborating on integration plans, and analyzing market trends.

Must Have

• Support all aspects of the M&A deal process, including identifying, evaluating, and executing potential capital deployment opportunities and related integration efforts.
• Conduct financial modeling, due diligence, and industry research to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement post-deal integration plans and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and support ad hoc corporate finance analyses and strategic projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.

Good to Have

• Prior M&A transaction experience; buy-side experience a plus.
• Experience in capital markets, financial technology, or related industries.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive rewards package
• Generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
• Equity (long-term incentive)
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity for growth
• 401(k) program with 6% employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
• Student loan repayment program up to $10k
• Company paid life and disability plans
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health spending account with employer contribution
• Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
• Gym membership discounts
• Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company gift matching program
• Employee resource groups
• Paid volunteer days
• Education Assistance Program
• Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

As a Corporate Development Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in supporting strategic and financial analyses that drive growth and enhance organizational value. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re analytical and detail-oriented with strong communication skills, bring a passion for finance and strategic problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the M&A deal process, including identifying, evaluating, and executing potential capital deployment opportunities and related integration efforts.
• Conduct financial modeling, due diligence, and industry research to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement post-deal integration plans and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and support ad hoc corporate finance analyses and strategic projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior M&A transaction experience; buy-side experience a plus.
• Experience in capital markets, financial technology, or related industries.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $75,000 – $120,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.

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