Corporate Development Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Financial Modeling & Transaction Execution

• Assist with Synagro’s long term financial modeling in conjunction with corporate development, business development and finance.
• Help build & maintain dynamic models for Synagro, and on specific M&A and investment opportunities, including sources and uses of capital, discounted cash flow, comparable companies, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution, and pre- and post-transaction scenarios
• Support end-to-end M&A and investment processes, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and integration planning
• Partner closely with business unit leaders and executive stakeholders to define inorganic growth priorities aligned with Synagro’s strategic objectives
• Help coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts with Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, HR, and external advisors
• Support negotiation of transaction structures and key commercial terms in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, working closely with equity sponsors.
• Prepare high-quality materials and recommendations for executive leadership, investment committees, and the Board of Directors

Integration & Value Realization

• Partner with integration teams to support the development and execution of post-close integration plans
• Assist in tracking integration milestones, synergy realization, and value delivery for completed transactions
• Conduct post-close reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve M&A execution and integration playbooks

STATUS AND SCOPE:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and know how to appropriately use discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Skills – able to analyze data and identify key insights
• Communications – Practices effective oral and written communications with all internal and external contacts.
• Listening – Practices attentive and active listening.
• Safety and Compliance Focus – Enforces 100% safety and compliance standards at all times.
• Peer Relationships – Seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Ethics and Values – Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
• Flexibility – Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Approachability – East to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
• Organizational Agility – Understands to origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures. Understands the cultures of organizations.
• Time Management – Values time, uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or a related field
• Strong skills in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis with excellent critical thinking skills
• Experience supporting acquisitions and minority investments from target sourcing through post-close integration
• Experience managing complex diligence processes and working with legal documentation and transaction structures
• Prior project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and professional maturity, with experience interacting with senior executives and boards
• Experience in industrial services, environmental services, infrastructure, energy, or related sectors preferred but not required

This position requires 10% travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.