Corporate Development Analyst

Job Description:Job Title: Corporate Development Analyst Employment Status: This is a 6-month contract position with an immediate start. The contract may or may not be extended or converted to employee status based on company business needs. Job Overview: Work closely with Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations to support the company's long-term growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and executing inorganic opportunities such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, investments, and joint ventures. This role involves heavy financial modeling, market research, due diligence support, and cross-functional collaboration to provide data-driven recommendations to executive leadership, under line manager supervision. The position offers significant exposure to high-impact strategic decisions and C-suite interactions in a fast-paced, analytical environment. Additional and highly specialized responsibilities include interacting with investors and other biotech market stakeholders to generate long-term client referrals for Caidya. Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Associate will support corporate development initiatives including market research, financial analysis, transaction support, and stakeholder engagement. Market Research and Strategic Analysis • Conduct market research and competitive analysis - Monitor industry trends, track competitors, identify emerging opportunities, new markets, technologies, or customer segments to spot potential growth areas. • Support Identifying and screening potential acquisition targets or partners - Source deals by researching companies, building target lists, evaluating strategic fit, product synergies, and initial viability. • Conduct strategic and ad-hoc analyses - Perform build-vs-buy evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, scenario modeling, or other high-priority projects to inform long-term growth strategy. • Help Identify ways to utilize technology and AI to speed up key work processes. Financial Analysis and Transaction Support • Build and maintain financial models - Create detailed Excel-based models (DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution, synergy estimates) to evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, investments, divestitures, joint ventures, or partnerships. • Perform valuation analysis - Assess target company valuations using multiple methods to determine fair value, ROI, and deal feasibility. • Support due diligence processes on live M&A deals - Assist in comprehensive reviews (financial, operational, legal, commercial) of targets; coordinate with internal teams (finance, legal, operations) and external advisors; identify risks, synergies, and integration issues. • Assist in deal execution and negotiation support on live M&A deals - Help structure transactions, track deal progress, manage data rooms, and support negotiations or integration planning post-deal. • Track and manage the deal pipeline - Maintain databases or tracking systems for opportunities, update status, and ensure efficient flow from sourcing to execution. Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication • Prepare presentations and materials - Develop investment memos, pitch decks, executive summaries, board presentations, and other materials to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership, executives, or the board. • Collaborate cross-functionally - Work closely with finance, strategy, legal, product/business units, and external parties (investment bankers, consultants) to align initiatives with company goals. • Interact with investors on customer referrals - Support engagement with current or prospective investors (e.g., venture capitalists, private equity firms, or strategic investors) by facilitating or following up on customer referrals; identify high-value customers who can introduce potential acquisition targets, strategic partners, or co-investment opportunities; prepare briefing materials or outreach for investor networks to generate warm leads; track referral outcomes and report on how customer-driven introductions contribute to the deal pipeline or strategic growth initiatives. • Support broader investor and stakeholder engagement - Assist in preparing materials for investor updates related to growth strategy, M&A activity, or partnership announcements; occasionally participate in investor meetings or conferences to discuss strategic opportunities derived from customer ecosystems. Supervisory Responsibilities: • No supervisory responsibilities. Job Requirements:Education • Bachelor's degree (often in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field); MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred for progression. Experience • 1-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, corporate development / M&A, or related analytical roles. Skills/Competencies • Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, financial modeling proficiency, and attention to detail • Excellent Analytical and Problem-solving Skills, Solution Oriented • Excellent Organization/Time Management Capabilities • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and ability to handle confidential information. • Excellent Technology Skills: Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. Able to create spreadsheets using complex formulas. Able to link data and spreadsheets. Ability to create macros a plus. • Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English. • Proof-reading and Analytical Skills: Consistently produces complete and accurate spreadsheets and budgets. Proactively checks work and easily identifies and corrects errors. Consistently provides thorough and detailed review and feedback. • Corporate finance proficiency. #LI-BG1 #LI-Remote

Created: 2026-03-10