Business Development, Staff
Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Investment Banking · Financial Analysis · Business Analysis
In short
We are seeking a Staff Business Development professional with 3-5 years of experience in investment banking or consulting to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role focuses on sourcing and evaluating M&A targets, building financial models and business cases, and supporting deal execution. The ideal candidate has strong deal-making experience and a desire to see business cases through to execution.
Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate M&A targets by partnering with business leaders to identify portfolio gaps and growth opportunities.
- Build financial models and business cases supporting deal rationale, valuation, and strategic fit.
- Support deal execution by coordinating due diligence, managing data rooms, and working cross-functionally with legal, finance, and business unit leaders.
- Partner with the strategy function to analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and technology shifts.
- Track and support post-close integration efforts.
- Maintain deal pipeline tracking, target research, and market intelligence.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development with exposure to M&A deal processes.
- Strong financial modeling skills and ability to build business cases.
- Experience supporting deal execution, including due diligence coordination, valuation analysis, or transaction support.
- An MBA or equivalent analytical training.
- Comfort working in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.
- Experience in technology, semiconductor, or software sectors is a plus but not required.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to build a credible financial model in a day and explain key assumptions to a CFO in two minutes.
- Proactive in identifying and filling gaps in diligence checklists or integration plans.
- Comfortable asking questions that change the direction of a conversation, even as the least senior person.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Treats every deal as important, understanding its potential impact on a business unit or the entire company.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Eligible for annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
- High visibility and direct exposure to executive decision making.
- Opportunity for long-term growth in corporate development or strategy leadership roles.
#M&A#deal execution#financial modeling#business case development#due diligence#valuation#market analysis#corporate development#strategy
Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Sunnyvale, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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