Corporate Development Associate

Houston, TX | Full-Time | In-Office 77092 Overview We are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity–backed digital infrastructure company to hire a Corporate Development Associate. This role reports directly to the CEO and is designed as a 2–3 year, pre-MBA-style opportunity for a high-performing early-career professional coming from investment banking, management consulting, or a similarly rigorous analytical environment. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure across strategy, financial modeling, capital markets, and M&A, while working alongside an experienced leadership team that has successfully built and scaled businesses before. Why This Role Is Compelling Direct CEO exposure and meaningful responsibility from day one Broad scope across strategy, finance, operations, and growth initiatives High-visibility seat within a PE-backed platform Better quality of life than traditional IB or consulting, while maintaining rigor What You’ll Work On Partner with the CEO and executive team on strategic initiatives, reporting, and capital markets activities Own and maintain Excel-based financial models, projections, and scenario analyses Evaluate new growth markets, products, and commercial opportunities, building business cases and economic models Support M&A diligence, deal execution, and integration planning Prepare board-level and investor-facing presentations Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and expansion opportunities Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs using tools such as Power BI or Tableau Assist in developing processes and infrastructure as the company scales Ideal Background This role is best suited for someone who: Has 1–3 years of experience in: Investment banking Management consulting Corporate development, strategy, or transaction-focused roles Is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large data sets Thrives in fast-paced, unstructured environments Is eager to take ownership and learn by doing Wants to work hard for a defined period in exchange for accelerated growth and exposure Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field Strong academic performance (GPA 3.5+ preferred) Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation preparation Experience with or interest in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) Bonus: financial modeling coursework (Training the Street, Wall Street Prep), Python or scripting experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Continuum Solutions