[ref. c2468620] Sr. Corporate Development Analyst

Overview:

Explore your passion with us!

Founded in 1988, Child Development Schools is headquartered in Austin, TX operating over 260 childcare centers in 11 states. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years.

We have a great opportunity for a Sr. Analyst, Corporate Development to join our dynamic team.

The Sr. Analyst will report to to the Director of Corporate Development and directly support the Corporate Development Team to help CDS achieve its inorganic growth goals. The qualified candidate will be responsible for supporting the deal team in managing pipeline development, financial analysis, due diligence, and integration plans on a variety of investment opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility of this role is to support the Corporate Development team across all phases of acquisition activity through financial analysis and modeling, valuation, due diligence, and integration activities
• Participates in the creation and development of Corporate Development related documents and acquisition presentations
• Preparing reports of findings, illustrating data graphically, and translating complex finding into written presentations
• Analyzing data on select demographics, customer needs, and market capacities for new schools
• Assist with coordination with outside legal counsel for all acquisition related documents such as NDAs, LOIs, and purchase agreements
• Supports the management of the due diligence data room to ensure timely review of documents
• Measuring and analyzing post-close factors to assess successful transactions and to inform with future transactions
• Research activities to include target industries and sectors, geographies, and specific companies using primary and secondary source research methods

Our Benefits Provide:

• Discounts up to 50% off childcare tuition
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Free access to online training
• Education assistance to pursue your degree
• 401K plan savings and investment plan with employer contribution

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related fields required
• 2-4+ years of professional experience in Corporate Development (M&A), Strategic Finance, Consulting, Operations, Investment Banking, or similar environment working as a data analyst or a financial analyst
• Process-oriented and highly organized, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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