ABOUT THE ROLE   The M&A Corporate Development Associate works to execute corporate development and acquisition activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of all aspects of the M&A process, including sourcing opportunities, evaluating acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, building financial models, and supporting transaction execution. As the M&A Corporate Development Associate, you will provide analytical and strategic support to help drive the continued growth of our fast-paced company. A-LIGN will depend on you as the M&A Corporate Development Associate to support acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and corporate development initiatives.  REPORTS TO Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis  PAY CLASSIFICATION Full-Time, Exempt    RESPONSIBILITIES   * Help manage the end-to-end M&A process, coordinating internal stakeholders, advisors, and external counterparties to keep deals on timeline * Review confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and data rooms; synthesize findings into clear investment theses and recommendations * Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, LBO/return analysis, and buyside and synergy cases to support deal evaluation * Build and maintain the acquisition pipeline; proactively source and screen targets with A-LIGN senior leadership * Lead relationships with investment bankers, brokers, and intermediaries to surface and track opportunities * Lead and coordinate diligence workstreams, including financial, commercial, legal, technical, and HR diligence activities * Prepare investment committee and board materials, including target overviews, deal memos, and recommendation decks * Support negotiation, structuring, and execution activities, including LOIs, purchase agreements, and integration planning in partnership with deal counsel * Maintain pipeline trackers, market maps, and competitive landscape analyses across A-LIGN’s core and adjacent markets * Partner with corporate strategy on build-vs-buy analysis, new-service and new-market opportunity sizing, and post-close integration tracking   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   EDUCATION   * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field   EXPERIENCE * 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development  * Demonstrated exposure to M&A processes, including diligence, valuation, execution, and sourcing  SKILLS     * Strong financial modeling and valuation skills  * Excellent written and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations * Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint  * Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders under deadline pressure   * Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation   * Excellent communication skills   * Thrives in a fast-paced environment   * Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively    BENEFITS   * Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits  * Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance  * EAP - Employee Assistance Program  * Pet Insurance  * 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching  * Competitive Bonus Structure * Home Office Reimbursement * Certification Reimbursement  * Personalized Career Coaching  * Generous Paid Time Off  * Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1  * Vacation Bonus  * Summer Hours   ABOUT A-LIGN   A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.   COME WORK FOR A-LIGN!   Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on LinkedIn.    A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!