Job Description

The Corporate Development Analyst is responsible for providing complex financial analysis as a member of Northwestern Mutual's Venture and Corporate Development team. The Corporate Development Analyst will assist in evaluating potential transactions by building financial models, developing business cases for acquisitions and strategic partnerships, leading external research, and assisting with due diligence and integration efforts. In addition, the Corporate Development Analyst will support the planning and execution of business development activities across Northwestern Mutual.

Responsibilities:

• Build detailed financial models and create valuation analyses using multiple techniques including comparable company, comparable transaction, and discounted cash flow analyses.
• Develop business cases for acquisitions and partnerships through quantitative and qualitative analyses. Deliverables may include models, memos, written presentations, and oral presentations delivered to senior business leaders.
• Partner with business leaders and teammates to proactively evaluate opportunities that accelerate execution of Northwestern Mutual's multi-year strategy.
• Support transactions team with due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning efforts.
• Monitor and research financial services industry mergers, acquisitions and partnership trends for insights and comparative analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Four-year undergraduate degree in accounting, economics, finance or mathematics and a history of academic excellence.
• One to three years of prior experience in accounting, banking, consulting, finance, strategy or insurance industries.
• Proficiency in accounting and strong financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and interpret financial data and other technical information.
• Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills with ability to build rapport and gain acceptance at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Strong presentation skills with an ability to synthesize, distill and summarize complex information.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Possess a strong analytical ability, a sense of urgency, and deep intellectual curiosity. Future focused.

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$64,820.00

Pay Range - End:

$120,380.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

FIND YOUR FUTURE

We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

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