Associate Principal, Corporate Development

Corporate Development / M&A Team Member This role is a key member of the corporate development / M&A team. Supporting deal leads, this role will support select aspects of the M&A process, including sourcing, business case development, valuation modeling, and due diligence-related analysis. Over time there will be opportunity to take on more ownership of the full end-to-end process, based on demonstrated ability and performance. The position will require intensive data analysis, spreadsheet modeling, and PowerPoint presentation development. Responsibilities include: Sourcing / Deal Flow Support outbound outreach to acquisition targets as well as inbound solicitations from investment bankers Update / maintain acquisition target database with current deal activity, and monitor / review for opportunities for follow-up Valuation Modeling Lead the end-to-end process to develop the financial valuation model and budget for assigned acquisitions Collaborate with functional groups to gather and synthesize business assumptions and corporate financial metrics to inform financial forecasts Manage cross-functional diligence process to build investment layer / cost synergies / operational budgets for valuation models Due Diligence Support data room management and due diligence process by working collaboratively with cross-functional diligence teams Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support diligence priorities for a given acquisition opportunity Support preparation of materials for Executive Committee and Board communications regarding acquisition opportunities Transaction and Corporate Development Operations Support development of business case presentations and Board transaction committee presentations Support ad-hoc analyses to inform business case development and corporate development benchmark KPIs, including acquisition performance, corporate performance, market opportunity analyses, and pricing analyses Basic Qualifications: 5+ years experience in a finance role 2+ years of experience in investment banking, strategy / management consulting or corporate development with formal training in financial modeling / valuation analysis Data analysis and financial modeling experience Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills are required Preferred Qualifications: Software/Technology background strongly preferred BS/BA degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Engineering strongly preferred Strong collaborative team player Strong attention to detail Ability to handle multiple deadlines Superior organizational and communication skills Proactive approach to learning new skill sets on an accelerated learning curve Where We're Going: UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow! Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email . The pay range for this position is $115,100.00 to $165,450.00. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation.

Created: 2026-03-10