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Associate, Corporate Development & Strategic Finance

Needham

 

About Tripadvisor 

We believe that we are better together, and at Tripadvisor we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people-powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there.

 

The CDSF Associate will be an integral member of a small, cohesive team that reports into Tripadvisor’s CFO.  The CDSF Associate will be responsible for assessing and executing inorganic growth opportunities as well as other strategic development opportunities across Tripadvisor’s business and brand portfolio.  The CDSF Associate will work directly with the Head of Corporate Development & Finance day-to-day while also having the opportunity to engage with other key leaders within the organization on relevant cross-functional activities.  

 

What You'll Do:

  • Develop a detailed understanding of Tripadvisor’s business and brand portfolio, as well as its industry landscape, drivers, and peers.

  • Efficiently qualify and build highly compelling business cases and rationale for strategic inorganic growth opportunities

  • Manage M&A transaction process(es) end-to-end, including internal and external due diligence execution and management, internal process management and communications

  • Support strategic development opportunities across Tripadvisor’s business and brand portfolio, including investor relations, corporate strategy, and other strategic ad-hoc projects

 

Skill & Experience:

  • BS/BA required, preferred focus areas in Business, Economics, and/or Finance/Accounting

  • 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development/M&A. Industry experience preferably in technology, ideally in internet, digital media, and/or software.

  • The desired candidate will possess experience performing a) M&A transaction assessment and process execution/management, b) industry and company analysis, c) valuation analysis, and d) detailed ‘bottoms-up’ financial modeling.  Additionally, the ability to comfortably engage with senior level executives both internal and external to the organization will be a key success factor.

  • Highly proficient with Excel and PowerPoint, strong experience building M&A business cases supported by detailed financial/valuation models

  • Embody a high degree of integrity and trustworthiness, as well as corporate responsibility and commitment

  • Proven experience of progressing multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and working effectively across teams

  • Strong writing and communication skills – ability to communicate concisely and effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders across verbal, written and illustrative/graphical means

  • Organized, entrepreneurial self-starter; able to identify what needs to get done, prioritize accordingly, communicate status/progress, and maintain/achieve project timelines/milestones

  • Ability to build trust and rapport with internal team members inside the finance organization as well as with operational business teams

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate the contributions of other stakeholders, as well as work effectively with stakeholders at a wide range of levels

  • Experienced in creating presentations for 'C-level' executives and Board of Directors

 

What We Offer 

  • Flexible activity-based working fostered collaboration and productivity
  • Inclusive global travelers community welcoming diverse perspectives
  • Competitive salary package including performance bonuses
  • Development programs, managerial courses, and learning series
  • Health insurance covers medical, dental, and vision for families (varies by country)
  • Lifestyle Reimbursement Benefit for personal travel, and physical, mental, and financial wellness
  • Several paid time off programs, including time to bond with new children and care for family members. Paid public holidays, and year-end office shutdown
  • Employee assistance program for short-term counseling and free Calm app subscription
  • State-of-the-art offices: dining, coffee points, and leisure areas

 

 

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at AccessibleRecruiting@tripadvisor.com.

If you have any additional questions about careers at Tripadvisor you can email us at recruitment@tripadvisor.com. We have all the answers!

 

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