Hirely is recruiting qualified professionals on behalf of one of our hiring partners for a remote Corporate Development & M&A; Expert opportunity supporting the development of high-quality corporate development and transaction work products.
About the Role:
We are looking for experienced Corporate Development and M&A; professionals with hands-on experience managing and owning live transactions within an operating company.
You will complete structured M&A; and corporate development exercises using mock transaction materials such as CIMs, diligence reports, term sheets, and board presentations . Your work will be assessed against detailed quality standards.
This opportunity is designed for professionals with genuine in-house corporate development experience and end-to-end transaction ownership , rather than candidates whose experience is limited to advisory or support work.
What You'll Do:
- Build financial valuation and merger models, including three-statement models, DCFs, trading comps, and transaction comps
- Develop accretion-dilution models, cap tables, and equity waterfall analyses
- Analyze and compare transaction terms, including IOIs, LOIs, term sheets, and bid proposals
- Evaluate deal structures and transaction consideration economics
- Prepare management presentations, transaction data packs, buyer universes, and board-ready materials
- Support corporate development processes from opportunity screening through transaction execution
- Develop diligence request lists and synthesize diligence findings
- Build synergy models and perform carve-out analysis
- Develop integration plans and 100-day plans
- Prepare transaction recommendations and strategic materials for senior leadership
Who We're Looking For: This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals with backgrounds in:
- Corporate Development
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A;)
- Corporate Strategy & Development
- Strategic Finance
- In-House M&A;
- Corporate Investment and Growth Strategy
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in an in-house Corporate Development or M&A; role at an operating company
- Hands-on experience owning or managing live transactions end-to-end
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
- Experience with DCF, comparable company analysis, transaction comps, and merger modeling
- Experience analyzing transaction structures, deal terms, and consideration economics
- Robust analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to create clear, executive-ready recommendations and presentations
Nice to Have:
- Previous Investment Banking experience followed by a move into Corporate Development
- Private Equity experience followed by in-house Corporate Development experience
- Big Four Transaction Advisory experience
- Financial Due Diligence experience
- Experience working on complex acquisitions, integrations, carve-outs, or strategic transactions
Compensation & Work Arrangement:
- Earn up to $2,000 per completed task
- Fully remote
- Independent contractor opportunity
- Adaptable work arrangement
- Projects may vary based on business needs and performance
Assessment Process: Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a practical assessment involving:
- Building a merger model using mock transaction data
- Comparing transaction or term sheet structures
- Preparing a board-ready recommendation memo
Important: This opportunity is specifically designed for in-house Corporate Development and M&A; operators with genuine transaction ownership. Candidates with only sell-side investment banking, advisory, consulting, or support experience may not be the intended fit unless they also have relevant in-house corporate development experience.
About Hirely:
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📌 Corporate Development & M&A Expert | $2,000 per Task (India)
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