Business & Corporate Development Associate

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end execution of strategic and commercial partnerships, from preparing business cases to evaluate BD opportunities to closing the deal

Create partner-facing decks, term sheets, and deal summaries for strategic BD discussions with platforms, OEMs, advertisers, and data partners

Coordinate with internal stakeholders including finance, legal, product, and engineering teams to facilitate due diligence processes and integration planning

Assist in the management of buy side and sell-side processes, including prioritization of buy side prospects, preparation of materials for team reviews and discussions, coordination with advisors, and evaluation of inbound inquiries from interested parties

Conduct preliminary financial analysis and due diligence on target companies, including review of confidential information memorandums (CIMs), management presentations, and financial statements

Build and maintain models to assess valuation, returns analysis, and other key metrics for potential transactions

Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, potential targets, and strategic opportunities in the streaming and advertising technology landscape

Maintain transaction pipeline tracking and status reporting for ongoing business & corporate development activities

Support ongoing partner relationships through meeting prep, follow-up tracking, and QBR coordination

Attend industry conferences and networking events to identify potential opportunities and maintain market awareness

Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus but not required

3-4 years of experience in investment banking (M&A or TMT coverage preferred), corporate development, business development, private equity, venture capital, or top-tier management consulting

Advanced financial modeling skills with proficiency in Excel and experience building discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company, and precedent transaction analyses

Experience using tools like PitchBook, Capital IQ, or Crunchbase for market intelligence and transaction research

Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial and business information and communicate findings clearly and concisely to senior leadership

Experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements, key performance metrics, and business models, ideally including international deals and transactions

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience creating executive-level presentations

Interest in or knowledge of the media, entertainment, advertising technology, or data analytics industries preferred

Prior exposure to commercial deal structuring, partnership development, or data licensing is a plus

Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Willingness to travel as needed for due diligence and deal execution