Corporate Development Associate

Company:Marsh

Description:

Marsh is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Corporate Development Associate to support the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives across the enterprise.

The Associate will work with members of the Corporate Development team and senior business leaders throughout the transaction lifecycle—from market and target assessment through valuation, due diligence, approval, execution, and integration planning. This role offers broad exposure to Marsh’s businesses and senior leadership, as well as significant responsibility early in the individual’s career.

What can you expect?

• Execute on a highly active acquisition pipeline in attractive growth areas that include insurance brokerage, asset management, healthcare and consulting
• Become a trusted advisor to senior leaders across our four business segments to develop acquisition and divestiture strategies
• Global exposure working in Fortune 250 company, generating $27B in revenue and operating in over 130 countries

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to engage across different business areas to understand the services and functions Marsh delivers to clients
• Competitive pay, generous benefits, employer matching and contribution to 401k
• Generous paid time off, sick time, volunteer day per year and company paid holidays

We will count on you to:

• Evaluate potential acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and divestitures
• Conduct company, industry, market, and competitive research
• Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, transaction, and returns analyses
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior management and transaction-approval committees
• Support due diligence by coordinating internal workstreams and external advisors
• Assist with the preparation of indications of interest, letters of intent, Board materials, and other transaction documents
• Track acquisition pipelines and maintain internal transaction and market databases
• Partner with colleagues across strategy, finance, legal, tax, human resources, operations, and the company’s operating businesses

 

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• A minimum of 2 years of M&A, Corporate Development or Valuation Advisory experience gained in a global, complex enterprise
• Experience analyzing or executing mergers and acquisitions
• Familiarity with financial and professional services, including insurance brokerage, consulting, wealth management, asset management, retirement, benefits, or human-capital services
• Working knowledge of Capital IQ, PitchBook, FactSet, or similar research platforms

What makes you stand out?

• Analytical rigor: Tests assumptions, reconciles inconsistencies, and focuses on the principal drivers of value and risk
• Commercial judgment: Looks beyond the model to understand the target’s business model, competitive position, and strategic fit
• Clear communication: Produces concise, decision-ready analysis for senior stakeholders
• Ownership: Takes responsibility for workstreams and follows issues through to resolution
• Team orientation: Builds productive relationships across functions, businesses, and levels of seniority
• Learning agility: Quickly develops an understanding of new industries, businesses, and transaction structures
• Integrity: Operates with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Capable of influencing others within and outside of M&A regarding approaches and procedures

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $97,800 to $195,800.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.