This role is for one of our clients
Compensation: $100 - $200/hourpay
Job Title: Corporate Strategy and Development Associate
Job Type: Associate Level
Location: Remote
As a Corporate Strategy and Development Associate, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of a dynamic, high-performing organization. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your analytical acumen and strategic thinking in a collaborative, fast-paced remote environment. You will contribute to high-impact projects, working alongside seasoned professionals often from Fortune 500 backgrounds.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and refine detailed financial models, including DCF and three-statement models, to drive data-backed decision making.
- Support the customer’s team in budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking to optimize resource allocation and strategic priorities.
- Conduct rigorous valuation analyses for potential investments, partnerships, or M&A opportunities.
- Perform comprehensive due diligence on targets, analyzing operational, financial, and strategic metrics.
- Prepare concise, persuasive presentations and memos for executive leadership and board-level discussions.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive landscapes, and macroeconomic factors to inform strategic recommendations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support the implementation of strategic initiatives and monitor results.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Expertise in financial modeling, including building and analyzing DCF and three-statement models.
- Strong proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and valuation techniques within a corporate setting.
- Demonstrated experience conducting thorough due diligence for deals or investments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on clarity and professionalism.
- Proven track record of supporting strategic planning and business development in major organizations.
- Outstanding analytical abilities and attention to detail, with comfort working in remote environments.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and related analytical tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working at a major corporation, ideally a Fortune 500 company.
- MBA or advanced degree in finance, business, or a related field.
- Prior exposure to corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
Skills Required
- Expertise in financial modeling, including building and analyzing DCF and three-statement models.
- Strong proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and valuation techniques within a corporate setting.
- Demonstrated experience conducting thorough due diligence for deals or investments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on clarity and professionalism.
- Proven track record of supporting strategic planning and business development in major organizations.
- Outstanding analytical abilities and attention to detail; comfortable working in remote environments.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and related analytical tools.
- Experience working at a major corporation, ideally a Fortune 500 company.
- MBA or advanced degree in finance, business, or a related field.
- Prior exposure to corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
What We Do
Weekday is an AI-powered recruitment platform that helps startups hire top-tier engineering and product talent. By leveraging a massive database of white-collar professionals and advanced outreach tools, the company streamlines the hiring process through automated sourcing, AI-driven resume screening, and white-glove contingency services. Their mission is to modernize recruitment by enabling companies to discover and engage passive candidates efficiently, ensuring high-quality hires for critical roles.
