Corporate Development Analyst

The Corporate Development Analyst will be a key member of Kiteworks' Corporate Development team, contributing to strategic inorganic growth initiatives through pipeline management, target company valuation, due diligence, review of deal documents, and post-closing integration.
This position requires a candidate with outstanding interpersonal skills, strong technical aptitude, and advanced analytics capabilities. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, organized, self-motivated, and a team player who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Do:

• Support the development of the M&A pipeline by researching potential target companies, maintaining internal records, and meeting with shareholders
• Screen inbound opportunities from investment banks for compatibility with the Kiteworks inorganic growth strategy
• Develop detailed financial models and other analyses on prospective acquisition targets
• Contribute to the negotiation and drafting of indicative offers, term sheets, and definitive documents
• Coordinate outreach, scheduling, and communication with sellers and third-party advisors
• Complete due diligence of target companies through internal analysis and collaboration with external diligence providers
• Lead post-closing integration meetings for select workstreams
• Regularly present findings to Corporate Development team leadership and Kiteworks executives
• Create reports on Corporate Development initiatives for audiences including the Kiteworks executive team and Board of Directors
• Proactively track market developments including competitive behavior, fundraising, and investment activity
• Participate to ongoing development of the Company's inorganic growth strategy
• Provide ad hoc assistance on projects within the combined Corporate & Business Development function

What You Bring With You:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related technical field
• 1+ years of experience in transaction advisory, Corporate Development, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial analysis and modeling
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting topics relevant to investment due diligence
• Experience in the software industry, especially at a SaaS / subscription company - a plus
• Experience in the cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy sectors - a plus
• Experience with PowerBI and/or PitchBook - a plus

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision for employees, spouses/domestic partners and dependent children. 100% of employees monthly medical, dental and vision premiums and 100% of dependent dental and vision premiums are paid by Kiteworks.
• Employee Life, AD&D and short term and long term disability benefits are 100% paid by Kiteworks.
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Generous open vacation policy; plus holidays, parental leave, and volunteer days off
• 401k match program
• Referral Bonuses
• Stock equity - every employee is granted stock options when they walk in the door

Hiring Process
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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