Corporate Development Associate

DIRECTLY REPORTS TO:

VP, Corporate Development 
 

MAIN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

As a Corporate Development Associate, you will drive strategic initiatives across M&A and Corporate Finance. This role leverages your Big-4 transaction advisory experience to lead deal sourcing and play a key role in deal analysis. You will own key metrics and projects, and collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape the company's inorganic growth trajectory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

M&A & Transaction Management:

- Lead end-to-end DD processes for acquisition targets, including financial analysis

- Develop detailed transaction memoranda and management presentations for prospective acquisitions and partnerships

- Manage deal timelines and stakeholder communications throughout the transaction lifecycle

- Develop & manage post-acquisition integration plans

- Support deal team coordination with external advisors and internal stakeholders

Market & Strategic Analysis:

- Execute comprehensive market opportunity assessments to evaluate new verticals, geographies, or customer segments

- Analyze competitive landscapes, including pricing strategies, go-to-market approaches, and product differentiation

- Develop business cases and ROI models for strategic initiatives, including build vs. buy vs. partner decisions

- Track and synthesize market trends, industry developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activities

- Prepare strategic recommendations and executive summaries for C-suite decision-making

Financial & Data Management:

- Build and maintain financial models and dashboards to track Corporate Development KPIs and deal pipeline

- Manage deal databases and CRM systems

- Compile and organize deal documentation, financial statements, and regulatory filings

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Partner with Product, Engineering, Growth, and Finance teams to inform strategic planning and deal assessment

- Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 3-5 years of professional experience in transaction advisory, corporate finance, or corporate development roles (e.g., Big-4 firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG or globally-affiliated accounting firms)

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

- Experience within M&A DD, financial modelling, and deal analysis

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

- Proficiency in financial analysis and valuation methodologies

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex analyses to senior audiences

- Track record of successfully closing acquisitions or managing post-acquisition integrations

- Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

- Understanding of SaaS business models, unit economics, and growth metrics

- Knowledge of Southeast Asian markets and regional business dynamics (Optional)

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WHY THIS ROLE:

You'll have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a leading HR Tech SaaS company in Southeast Asia and beyond. As we continue to grow, your insights and deal management will directly impact our expansion strategy. You'll work closely with executive leadership, lead meaningful projects with real business impact, and develop your strategic and operational expertise in a high-growth environment.

Sprout Solutions provides equal Opportunity Employment and Welcomes applications from all sectors of the society. Discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, gender, citizenship, civil partnership status, or any other grounds as protected by law.

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