M&A Corporate Development Associate

About the Role

The M A Corporate Development Associate works to execute corporate development and acquisition activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of all aspects of the M A process, including sourcing opportunities, evaluating acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, building financial models, and supporting transaction execution. As the M A Corporate Development Associate , you will provide analytical and strategic support to help drive the continued growth of our fast-paced company. A-LIGN will depend on you as the M A Corporate Development Associate to support acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and corporate development initiatives.

Reports to

SVP of Financial Planning and Analysis

Pay Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Responsibilities

Help manage the end-to-end M A process, coordinating internal stakeholders, advisors, and external counterparties to keep deals on timeline

Review confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and data rooms; synthesize findings into clear investment theses and recommendations

Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, LBO/return analysis, and buyside and synergy cases to support deal evaluation

Build and maintain the acquisition pipeline; proactively source and screen targets with A-LIGN senior leadership

Lead relationships with investment bankers, brokers, and intermediaries to surface and track opportunities

Lead and coordinate diligence workstreams, including financial, commercial, legal, technical, and HR diligence activities

Prepare investment committee and board materials, including target overviews, deal memos, and recommendation decks

Support negotiation, structuring, and execution activities, including LOIs, purchase agreements, and integration planning in partnership with deal counsel

Maintain pipeline trackers, market maps, and competitive landscape analyses across A-LIGN’s core and adjacent markets

Partner with corporate strategy on build-vs-buy analysis, new-service and new-market opportunity sizing, and post-close integration tracking

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

EXPERIENCE

2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development

Demonstrated exposure to M A processes, including diligence, valuation, execution, and sourcing

SKILLS

Strong financial modeling and valuation skills

Excellent written and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders under deadline pressure

Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation

Excellent communication skills

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively

Benefits

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Competitive Bonus Structure

Home Office Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Personalized Career Coaching

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1

Vacation Bonus

Summer Hours

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor . To learn more, visit a-lign.com.

Come Work for A-LIGN!

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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!