Corporate Development Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Assist with Synagro’s long-term financial modeling in collaboration with corporate development, business development, and finance.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of dynamic models for Synagro, as well as specific M&A and investment opportunities, encompassing sources and uses of capital, discounted cash flow analysis, comparable companies, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution assessments, and pre- and post-transaction scenarios.

• Support comprehensive M&A and investment processes, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and integration planning.

• Collaborate closely with business unit leaders and executive stakeholders to establish inorganic growth priorities that align with Synagro’s strategic objectives.

• Assist in coordinating cross-functional due diligence efforts involving Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, HR, and external advisors.

• Aid in negotiating transaction structures and key commercial terms in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, working closely with equity sponsors.

• Prepare high-quality materials and recommendations for executive leadership, investment committees, and the Board of Directors.

• Collaborate with integration teams to support the development and execution of post-close integration plans.

• Assist in tracking integration milestones, synergy realization, and value delivery for completed transactions.

• Conduct post-close reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously enhance M&A execution and integration playbooks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• 2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or a related field.

• Strong skills in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis, complemented by excellent critical thinking abilities.

• Experience supporting acquisitions and minority investments from target sourcing to post-close integration.

• Experience managing complex diligence processes and handling legal documentation and transaction structures.

• Prior project management experience with the capability to oversee multiple workstreams and deadlines.

• Strong communication skills and professional maturity, with experience interacting with senior executives and boards.

• Experience in industrial services, environmental services, infrastructure, energy, or related sectors is preferred but not mandatory.

• This position requires 10% travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.

• 10 Holidays.

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (available within 30 days of hire).

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire).

• Opportunities for career growth and promotion.

• Tuition Reimbursement.