Corporate Development Associate

A market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced private credit manager is seeking an Associate to join the Corporate Development team in New York, NY. The Corporate Development Team ("CD") is responsible for planning and executing strategic initiatives for the Firm with a focus on driving growth and profitability. The team collaborates with senior executives and business unit leaders to identify, assess and execute high-impact projects related to M&A, capital raising (debt and equity), partnerships and new product explorations.

Position Responsibilities

The Associate will contribute to high-impact growth initiatives within the Corporate Development Team by developing financial models and delivering analyses for senior leadership.

• Building and maintaining financial models
• Preparing presentations, analyses and recommendations for senior management
• Working with internal partners and external advisors (e.g., banks, accountants, consultants and lawyers) on transformational growth initiative
• Supporting the planning and implementation of new lines of businesses and key transaction
• Becoming an expert on the firm, the direct lending sector and the asset management industry; gathering information related to market intelligence and industry trends

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of investment banking (FIG preferred) or corporate development experience at a top-tier investment bank or buy-side firm
• Strong quantitative, financial modeling and analytical skills required
• Financial services and / or asset management industry experience is strongly preferred
• Interest in corporate development
• High level of intellectual curiosity with a desire to develop and implement innovative solutions to sophisticated business challenges
• Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
• Adept at interacting with senior executives, department heads and external partners

If you meet the qualifications, please apply now!