Associate, Corporate Development

Corporate Development Team Position

The Corporate Development Team ("CD") is responsible for planning and executing strategic initiatives for the Firm with a focus on driving growth and profitability. The team collaborates with senior executives and business unit leaders to identify, assess and execute high-impact projects related to M&A, capital raising (debt and equity), partnerships and new product explorations.

Position Responsibilities

The Associate will contribute to high-impact growth initiatives within the Corporate Development Team by developing financial models and delivering analyses for senior leadership.

• Building and maintaining financial models
• Preparing presentations, analyses and recommendations for senior management
• Working with internal partners and external advisors (e.g., banks, accountants, consultants and lawyers) on transformational growth initiatives
• Supporting the planning and implementation of new lines of businesses and key transactions
• Becoming an expert on Golub Capital and the alternative investment industry; gathering information related to market intelligence and industry trends
• Providing leverage to the Corporate Development Team

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of investment banking or corporate development experience at a top-tier investment bank or buy-side firm
• Strong quantitative, financial modeling and analytical skills required
• Financial services and / or asset management industry experience is strongly preferred
• Interest in corporate development
• High level of intellectual curiosity with a desire to develop and implement innovative solutions to sophisticated business challenges
• Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
• Adept at interacting with senior executives, department heads and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools in day-to-day work, with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, limitations and appropriate use of generated AI outputs
• Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture

Critical Competencies for Success

Our Gold Standards define key behaviors and competencies across 4 dimensions: Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness and Thinking Critically. These behaviors and competencies drive our ability to win together.

• Leadership: Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome.
• Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow.
• Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance.

Compensation and Benefits

For New York Only: It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $135,000 to $150,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the Firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance, Firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.

Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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