Corporate Development Associate

What you'll do

• Support the evaluation and execution of potential acquisition targets and strategic investment opportunities across the media, technology, and data analytics sectors
• 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
• 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
• Support the preparation of investment committee materials, board presentations, and executive summaries for potential transactions
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including finance, legal, product, and engineering teams to facilitate due diligence processes and integration planning
• 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 corporate development activities
• Assist with post-merger integration activities and performance monitoring of completed transactions, and evaluate new business models and partnership frameworks that expand Samba’s market presence
• Develop and maintain relationships with investment bankers, private equity firms, and other external advisors
• Attend industry conferences and networking events to identify potential opportunities and maintain market awareness

Requirements

• 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, 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
• 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

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