Corporate Development Senior Associate (M&A)

Corporate Development Senior Associate (M&A)

UnitedHealth Group | Eden Prairie, MN

If you’re in investment banking or transaction advisory and looking to move closer to the strategy behind the deals—this is an opportunity to do exactly that.

At UnitedHealth Group, our Corporate Development team leads highly strategic acquisitions and investments that directly shape the future of healthcare. As a Senior Associate, you’ll play a key role in evaluating and executing transactions while working closely with executive leadership across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate acquisition targets and synthesize key insights into clear, executive-level recommendations
• Build and review financial models, including DCF, trading & transaction comps, LBO, and EPS accretion/dilution analysis
• Lead financial due diligence efforts, partnering with cross-functional teams to assess risks and validate investment theses
• Support end-to-end deal execution across a range of strategic transactions and investments
• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, growth opportunities, and potential targets across healthcare

Why This Role

• High-impact work tied to enterprise-level strategy and growth
• Direct exposure to senior executives and board-level discussions
• Opportunity to move from advising deals to owning them end-to-end
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong visibility and career growth

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or transaction advisory
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Experience supporting or leading financial due diligence
• Strong Excel capabilities

Preferred:

• MBA or CPA
• Experience communicating with executive stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Track record of taking initiative and accelerating learning in new areas

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $200,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.