Corporate Development Associate

Remote

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$85,000 – $95,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have 2-5+ years of experience in M&A business development, B2B enterprise sales, or D2C sales with a strong focus on cold calling. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential, as is familiarity with CRM systems and deal-tracking tools. The ability to create compelling presentations is also required.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Development Associate will be responsible for building and managing a pipeline of acquisition targets, sourcing and screening new opportunities through various outreach methods, and developing relationships with potential targets and intermediaries. This role involves regularly reporting on pipeline status, conducting market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities, and collaborating with the corporate development team to refine acquisition strategies.

Skills

M&A

Deal Sourcing

Pipeline Development

Financial Services

Networking

Research

Cold Calling

Direct Outreach

Strategic Objectives

Acquisition Targets

Earnest

Provides low-interest student and personal loans

About Earnest

Earnest provides financial services focused on student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. The company uses advanced data analysis and underwriting software to assess each client's financial situation, allowing them to offer low-interest rates tailored to individual needs. Clients can select flexible repayment plans that suit their financial circumstances, making it easier to manage their debt. Unlike many competitors, Earnest continuously adjusts its rates based on market conditions to remain competitive. The goal of Earnest is to help financially responsible individuals effectively manage their educational and personal debt.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$123.5MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees