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Associate, Corporate Development and M&A

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Future Standard is looking for an Associate to expand its corporate development and M&A practice with a focus on financial services, specifically asset management, insurance, and specialty finance. In this role, the candidate will work closely with senior management to identify and execute M&A transactions, from initial research and analysis of target asset classes to due diligence of companies, perform financial modeling, and deal structuring. The candidate will also analyze industry trends and assess competitive landscapes, identify investment opportunities, and support internal strategy initiatives. The candidate will work on corporate strategy initiatives that drive the firm’s growth and solidify its competitive positioning. This role offers exposure to both Corporate Development and Corporate Strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to work on a high volume of deals and strategic initiatives. The candidate will gain direct exposure to the firm’s executive team. Prior experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity investing, and FIG banking is a prerequisite for the role. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is a self-starter and possesses the technical ability to perform analysis on potential transactions.

The successful candidate is expected to:

  • Develop, maintain, and analyze complex financial models to support M&A transactions, venture investments, and other strategic initiatives
  • Build investment memo for select targets which include industry landscape, investment thesis, strategic rationale, target highlights, financial models of target, risks and mitigations and, structuring recommendations
  • Assist in all phases of transaction execution, including deal structuring, negotiation, documentation, and integration planning
  • Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including valuation modeling, financial statement analysis, and benchmarking, to support deal decision-making
  • Perform industry and market research to identify potential targets and assess market dynamics, trends, and competitive landscapes
  • Lead market and competitive research, synthesize findings, and work with senior members to propose recommendations that help shape inorganic approach
  • Manage due diligence efforts by gathering and analyzing data, preparing diligence reports, and assessing risks and opportunities associated with target companies
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with bankers, private equity funds, industry professionals, and other key stakeholders to support business development efforts and identify potential deal opportunities
  • Facilitate discussions with cross-functional teams together to identify focus areas for inorganic efforts, evaluate potential opportunities, assess how inorganic strategy can support business initiatives and drive overall goals, and make strategic recommendations

Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of experience in M&A banking, private equity investing, corporate development, or venture investing focused on financial services, and preferably asset management, specialty finance or insurance
  • A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, applied mathematics, economics, or other business major is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent financial modeling and valuation skills, with a demonstrated track record of executing complicated financial analyses
  • Strong communication skills, including development of clear memos and presentations to senior management at the Company
  • Understanding of M&A processes for both public and private transactions, including deal sourcing/structuring, due diligence, and execution, with a proven track record of contributing to closed deals
  • Experience in performing quantitative and analytical financial modelling and detailed market analyses in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and/or corporate development
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit and real estate. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and over $86 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.

Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.

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