<h4><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"ABC Diatype",469777842,"",469777843,"ABC Diatype",469777844,"ABC Diatype",201341986,"1",469769226,"ABC Diatype",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">About the Role</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"ABC Diatype",469777842,"",469777843,"ABC Diatype",469777844,"ABC Diatype",201341986,"1",469769226,"ABC Diatype",268442635,"24",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":270}"> </span></strong></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">The </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">M&A Corporate Development Associate</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> works to execute corporate development and acquisition activities. In this role, you will </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">be responsible for</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> 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 </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">M&A Corporate Development Associate</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, 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 </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">M&A Corporate Development Associate</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> to support acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and corporate development initiatives.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":-285,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p><h4><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Reports to</span></span></strong></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">SVP</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> of Financial Planning and Analysis</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":-285,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p><h4><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Pay Classification</span></span></strong></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Full-Time, Exempt </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":270}"> </span></p><h4><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":270}"> </span></strong></h4><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Help manage the end-to-end M&A process, coordinating internal stakeholders, advisors, and external counterparties to keep deals on timeline</span></span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Review confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and data rooms; synthesize findings into clear investment theses and recommendations</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Build and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">maintain</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> financial models, including valuation, LBO/return analysis, and buyside and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">synergy</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> cases to support deal evaluation</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Build and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">maintain</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> the acquisition pipeline; proactively source and screen targets with A-LIGN senior leadership</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Lead relationships with investment bankers, brokers, and intermediaries to surface and track opportunities</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Lead and coordinate diligence workstreams, including financial, commercial, legal, technical, and HR diligence activities</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Prepare investment committee and board materials, including target overviews, deal memos, and recommendation decks</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Support negotiation, structuring, and execution activities, including LOIs, purchase agreements, and integration planning in partnership with deal counsel</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Maintain pipeline trackers, market maps, and competitive landscape </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">analyses</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> across A-LIGN’s core and adjacent markets</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Partner with corporate strategy on build-vs-buy analysis, new-service and new-market opportunity sizing, and post-close integration tracking</span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li></ul><h4><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Minimum Qualifications</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":-285,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></strong></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">EDUCATION</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":270}"> </span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="43" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Bachelor’s degree in </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Finance</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li></ul><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">EXPERIENCE</span></span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or corporate development </span></span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Demonstrated exposure to M&A processes, including diligence, valuation, execution, and sourcing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li></ul><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">SKILLS</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":270}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"></span></span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Strong financial modeling and valuation skills </span></span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Excellent written and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders under deadline pressure </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":true,"335559738":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":true,"335559738":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Excellent communication skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":true,"335559738":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Thrives in a fast-paced environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":true,"335559738":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":true,"335559738":0}"> </span></li></ul><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"></span></span></p><h4><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Benefits</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":270}"> </span></strong></h4><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">EAP - Employee Assistance Program</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Pet Insurance</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">401(k) Plan with Employer Matching</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Competitive Bonus Structure</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Home Office Reimbursement</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Certification Reimbursement</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Personalized Career Coaching</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Generous Paid Time Off</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Vacation Bonus</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":0,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Summer Hours</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":360,"335559731":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li></ul><h4><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">About A-LIGN</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":270}"> </span></strong></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">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 </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">assessor</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">. 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