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Corporate Development Associate

Selby JenningsCharlotte, NC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Corporate Development Associate role offers tremendous growth potential with significant exposure to senior leadership and hands-on deal execution within a leading independent specialty insurance distributor. You will thrive here if you possess strong financial modeling and analytical skills and are eager to contribute to strategic acquisitions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the added benefit of a hybrid work model.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Charlotte, NC, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
Due DiligenceFinancial ModelingM&A

Job Description

Title: Corporate Development Associate

Company Summary:
We are currently partnered with the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the United States, as they look to add a Corporate Development Associate to their growing team. This individual will play a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives through acquisitions, partnerships, and other corporate development activities. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, hands-on deal execution experience, and the opportunity to work on a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

Corporate Development Associate Responsibilities:

  • Support the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, strategic investments, and other corporate development initiatives.
  • Assist in managing the due diligence process, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
  • Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials for senior leadership and executive decision makers.
  • Conduct industry, market, and competitive intelligence research to identify potential acquisition targets and strategic opportunities.
  • Prepare presentations, investment memorandums, and recommendations for executive leadership.
  • Assist with post-acquisition integration efforts and strategic planning initiatives across the organization.

Corporate Development Associate Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Transaction Advisory, or M&A experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skill set.
  • Experience supporting closed M&A transactions.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interact with senior executives and external stakeholders.

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