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  2. AMA- Corporate Development & Strategy

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi everyone. There have been some recent threads on corporate development and strategy, and I thought I would share my own experience through an AMA and give back to the community. My background is fairly mixed, and I graduated with a technical degree fro ...

    40 comments6 May 2020 -

  3. Corporate development during recessions

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    How is the corporate development function of company generally viewed during recessions? Do companies generally layoff a significant portion of the CD team if deals are halted or does the CD team pivot to assist in other special projects? corporate develo ...

    24 comments20 Aug 2019 -

  4. AMA- Non-Target-> Target-> MM IBD-> Corp Dev.

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys, I spoke with Andy a week or two ago about doing an AMA regarding my path from non-target to banking and beyond- so here it is. To sum up my path for those who may not know: I didn't apply myself in high school, and saw a bunch of my friends ...

    32 comments6 May 2020 -

  5. AMA- Top Tech / Media Corporate Development Associate

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Some of you might know that i recently switched into corporate development after doing ~3 years of banking and getting promoted to associate. I'm a couple months in, but can answer any questions you may have Update 2/21/17: We recently completed a $2 ...

    59 comments21 Feb 2017 -

  6. Just got corporate development offer: salary expectations & negotiation tips

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Just heard back from a private firm with ~700m in sales in retail/tech space for a corpdev senior analyst/associate role (1-1.5 years of boutique M&A experience from target UG). A senior ex-banker and I will make up the team. They asked me about comp, ...

    33 comments17 May 2017 -

  7. Got Corp Dev Offer- Compensation?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Got an offer as a senior associate (I think it's the same as a senior manager?) in corporate development. All-in it looks like it would range from $200-$275k (salary is $165k). Is this where the market is for a senior associate / senior manager in co ...

    22 comments12 Jun 2018 -

  8. AMA- Former Business Valuations Associate (BO-> Val-> Corp Dev)

    Other Industries

    Maybe its just me (since I have selective reading, could very well be true) but when accounting firms and different groups within accounting firms are brought up "Business Valuations" is always asked about. So I thought would do an AMA on the my ...

    52 comments10 Nov 2014 -

  9. Are Corp Dev Careers dead-ends?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi guys, I've got 3 years of experience in private equity and corporate development at a start-up (fund raising) and I'm looking to go into a larger MNC that does corporate development. A recruiter signalled to me that corp dev careers tend to h ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  10. FP&A Manager to Corp Dev or Strategic Finance Role?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I have about 5 years experience, I left big 4 audit as a senior and I'm now the FP&A manager at a small (~30-50M rev), fast growing company. I would love to move into corporate development, but I lack the M&A experience that will likely be a ...

    25 comments27 Sep 2017 -

  11. Upper BB PWM or Corporate Development Internship at $1-5 billion firm

    Investment Banking

    I'm a sophomore at a semi-target looking to use this internship as a stepping stone to recruit for investment banking next year. Which one would investment banks think of as better? BB PWM is at MS/ JPM / BAML. My thinking is the corporate developmen ...

    16 comments11 Dec 2018 -

  12. Corporate Development Recruiting

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    So I have done research on the corpdev recruiting cycle- It seems like there actually isn't one. From what I have seen it is nothing like PE and jobs just pop up whenever they are available (rather than a certain time of year). Because of this, I hav ...

    19 comments19 Jan 2017 -

  13. Walmart Finance Development Program

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I'm currently interning at Walmart. If I accept a full time offer, I would enter into the company's Accounting and finance development program (AFDP). Has anyone heard anything about this program? I never hear this program mentioned with the oth ...

    19 comments3 Aug 2014 -

  14. What are the similarities and differences between Corporate Development and Sell-Side in terms of experience?

    Investment Banking

    There are countless articles regarding the buy side vs. sell side in terms of similarities and differences. What about between corp dev and sell-side? Corp-dev meaning that you work on deals for the company itself and underwrite your own deals and sell-si ...

    10 comments30 Nov 2018 -

  15. Corporate Development Interview F500, any tips?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    First time venturing out to the corporate world. I am interviewing with the Director of Corporate Development, wondering what kind of questions he will ask. Also, what are some good questions to ask him, Thank you guys, I'll give an update on what ha ...

    16 comments11 Jan 2018 -

  16. Corporate Finance to Corporate Development/Strategy Role Long Term

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I'm new to WSO and have enjoyed reading through all the forums. They've been a big help for me in defining my career goals. I am currently in the process of applying to Top 15 business schools. Career wise I am very interested in working in corp ...

    20 comments5 Sep 2014 -

  17. Corp. Dev. vs. MM IB?

    Job Search Advice

    This is a throwaway account since I'm a regular poster but want to be anonymous. Graduating from a target soon. I recently got an offer for an active corporate development team at a large energy company (think SLB/HAL/PAA/KMI/EOG/COP). It's a st ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  18. Non-traditional exit opportunities?

    Investment Banking

    Currently a second year IB analyst at a MM shop in NYC, and wondering what attractive exit opportunities there may be apart from PE / HF. Primarily interested in something strategy oriented with a high-growth company. Understand corporate development is s ...

    7 comments6 May 2020 -

  19. Corporate Development Perspective: Deal Frequency vs Deal Size??

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi all! In an effort to keep this as brief as possible, I wanted to get opinions on Corporate Development roles with a particular focus on the transactional functions of said roles. If possible, I'd love insight from individuals who've had exper ...

    12 comments5 Sep 2017 -

  20. Tips on preparing for a corporate development/strategic business development role

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I recently received an offer to join a 4 person corp dev/strat biz team at a $3B public company. I read up on recent news and scanned the 10k before the interview, but now that I got the role, what how else would you prep? I have a full week off between q ...

    15 comments7 Apr 2015 -

  21. Nine Months of Soul-Crushing Unemployment- Advice Needed

    Job Search Advice

    Hi all, About nine months ago, I was let go from my first post-grad position at a small RIA (a story that I shared here previously). I've since met up with my former boss a few times, and he confirmed that my position was eliminated- they haven' ...

    9 comments12 Dec 2018 -

  22. Do Corp Dev teams use LBO valuation?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    lbo models are ubiquitous in PE--the sponsor's trying to lever up and then exit in reasonable time frame. Question: is LBO valuation used in corporate development as valuation methodology? For instance if you're looking at a target and want to f ...

    13 comments8 Mar 2016 -

  23. break into HF from corporate development?

    Hedge Fund

    Is it possible to break into hedge fund from corporate development (strategic planning) role? I think I can learn a lot about the sector by working in strategic planning, but will lack financial modeling experience. My background: 28, single, living in Da ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

  24. Question re: Transitioning from IB to Corp Dev

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hope that everyone is well. I was looking to move to corporate development after spending a few years here in banking. I have a few interviews upcoming and just wanted to get a sense of a few things from folks who had been through the process-- 1) Was the ...

    7 comments6 May 2020 -

  25. Running a Corp Dev Team With No Formal Corp Dev Experience

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Just landed a VP of Corp Dev role at a PortCo of the MF that I just left. The challenge is that I've only done 2 years at a BB and 2 years at an MF, so I have 0 Corp Dev experience beyond doing a couple add-ons in PE. Thankfully I have some industry ...

    6 comments1 Sep 2019 -

  26. IBD Associate (TMT) vs Corp Dev Associate (Tech/Media)

    Investment Banking

    tl;dr: Assessing career next steps. Pros / cons of IBD associate vs. Corp dev. Like many of you, I've been following WSO over the years and am in need of some advice. I've done 3 years of banking and am now thinking about next steps for my caree ...

    9 comments7 Nov 2016 -

  27. Best way to prepare for second-round corp dev interview?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I have a second-round interview with a corporate development director later this week. The first-round interview was with an associate, and it involved basic merger model questions. The interview is for a fairly small firm, but I want to be prepared nonet ...

    9 comments3 May 2016 -

  28. Equity Research to Corp Dev- Is it possible to make this switch?

    Equity Research

    After working as an equity research associate for a couple of years, is it possible to exit into a corp development role at one of the companies in your coverage universe? Is it a viable exit strategy for someone in ER? exit opportunities Equity Research ...

    9 comments11 Sep 2016 -

  29. Hedge Fund MO to B-School

    Business School and GMAT

    Curious how a MO role (i.e. corporate dev., investor relations, etc.) at a top HF (i.e. Citadel, Bridgewater, etc.) coming out of undergrad will place in top 10 b-schools in ~2 years. End goal after MBA does not involve FO or the finance industry in gener ...

    8 comments26 Mar 2017 -

  30. Upcoming Corporate Development(M&A) Internship Phone Interview

    Investment Banking

    I have an upcoming phone interview for a corporate development internship position doing M&A work. This is for a company in the industrials sector. I'm coming from an accounting background and have an MBA. Just wanted to know if anyone has had ex ...

    8 comments8 Feb 2017 -

  31. Corp. Dev. or IFC

    Investment Banking

    Wondering if I can get any input on my current situation. About to wrap up my IB program. I have an offer for a Fortune 500 Corp. Dev. role and possibility to land a role with IFC Investment Analyst role? Should I pursue the ICF role or just pass since th ...

    9 comments9 Apr 2015 -

  32. Buy Side to Corporate Development?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi there, How often/possible/easy is it to switch from buy side (I have hedge fund & long-only experience) to tech corporate development (ie GOOGL/FB/not startup?) Background: I'm currently at a fund managing $2-5bn, around 1/5th of the book is m ...

    8 comments2 Apr 2016 -

  33. IB-> PE-> Corporate Dev / M&A

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hello all, I've done 3 years in banking and 2 years in private equity and have an outstanding offer to join a well-respected F500 public company in my industry vertical this summer. I'm pretty over working 90+ hours a week, but I enjoy doing dea ...

    8 comments14 Feb 2016 -

  34. Salary and timeline of a Financial Advisor?

    Investment Banking

    Hey all, I was wondering if anyone can share some insight on what the starting salary and career progression looks like starting off as a financial advisor at a bulge bracket like MS or JPM. I recently just graduated this summer after having to take one c ...

    7 comments12 Sep 2017 -

  35. Optum/UnitedHealth Group Corporate Development- M&A analyst

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Does anybody know if UnitedHealth Group corporate development is worth pursuing? Some of the top finance students at my school have gone there the last couple of years, but I'm not sure if I should target that role or IBD. Would it limit me to health ...

    8 comments10 May 2015 -

  36. Corporate Development Offer- Should I still Try for IB?

    Investment Banking

    Hi Everyone, I interviewed with an F500 and got an offer as a Corporate Development Transaction Analyst- apparently the work involves pricing and shaping engagements, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, etc. I'm coming from B4 Audit and was origin ...

    8 comments7 May 2015 -

  37. Value of an MBA IB Internship for CD

    Investment Banking

    Hi All, I want to gather opinions on the value of an internship at a boutique investment bank, specifically on whether it will help me transition into corporate development. My background is in consulting and I will be returning back to my previous employ ...

    7 comments18 Nov 2015 -

  38. Corporate Development to Private Credit Fund?

    Private Equity

    Hi WSO, I currently have an offer for a corporate development role with a small [] group. They currently have [redacted] The role will be involved in the whole m&a process including integration and also working on operational finance. Would this exper ...

    4 comments28 Feb 2020 - Prospect in Other

  39. Private Equity the long way

    Private Equity

    Everyone here talks about PE after the analyst program, and that's understood given most of the people are maybe 2 or 3 years removed from underdgrad. But what about the long way if you've missed the bus in PE? I'm 10 years out of my analys ...

    5 comments6 May 2020 -

  40. From the "Hood" to IBD

    WSO Success Stories

    After a couple of Goose Island Pale Ale's, and waiting for the Hawks game to be over, I have decided to write my "success" story on this forum. Over the past couple of years, I've spent my time lurking WallStreetOasis, picking up impor ...

    6 comments26 Dec 2016 -

  41. Post MBA Corporate Development and Strategy Salaries in Tier 2 cities?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    After a top 25 MBA (non-M7), what range would you expect to receive with a f500 company in a non nyc /sf city, such as Charlotte? corporate development Salary- United States- South- United States- Northeast ...

    5 comments6 May 2020 -

  42. Accenture Corp Dev Analyst- (Any input welcome!)

    Job Search Advice

    Hi everyone, I recently was just informed that I've made it to the second round (in-person) interviews for the Accenture Corporate Development and Transaction Services Analyst position at Accenture. To that end, I have 2 questions: 1) I was told that ...

    6 comments26 May 2016 -

  43. Corporate Development- worth the paycut / lateral salary move (london)?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi guys Background- Big 4 Audit followed by close to 3 years in Strategic Finance Analyst role in leading corporate. Currently on 60k PS and most likely going to get bumped to 65k in Dec but high chance to 70k & promotion to Manager role. Exploring Co ...

    4 comments6 May 2020 -

  44. Finance/Accounting Jobs Outside of IB in Canada

    Job Search Advice

    I was wondering if anyone knew what jobs outside IB looked like in Canada. Toronto overall has less of a finance scene than NY so I had a few questions. 1- What finance related job do most people go into besides banking in Canada? 2- What's PE, HF, P ...

    4 comments6 May 2020 -

  45. Corporate Development Crash Course for a Lawyer

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi all, Thought I'd reach out to the those of us that have reached the "grey haired" levels of Corporate Development (or even PE for that matter) re a rather challenging "training" situation that has presented itself. I'm loo ...

    5 comments26 Jan 2016 -

  46. Where would you start in building out an FP&A and Strategy team?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi all, I've recently started as a Sr. Financial Analyst reporting to the CFO of a global business unit, which does $300M in sales. At the moment it's just me and the CFO. He is also fairly new to the role (previously Controller in another BU). ...

    5 comments7 May 2015 -

  47. AMA- Movement in Finance: How to Lateral Into, Between and Out of Investment Banking

    Job Search Advice

    Hello All! This AMA is intended to address all of your questions about getting into, moving around within, and how to get out of Investment Banking. There are similarities and nuanced differences for trying to break into banking as an experienced professi ...

    5 comments2 Mar 2015 -

  48. Corporate Development Questions

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    What are some of the top and well known corporate development programs? Also is this kind of thing possible after undergrad or does it usually require consulting or banking or MBA first? corporate development ...

    5 comments9 Dec 2014 -

  49. What Would You Choose Out of Undergrad?

    Investment Banking

    If you had an IBD analyst offer from a "Pipar Jeffray, Baird, or William Blair " type bank and a Corporate Development (M&A) analyst offer from a Fortune 250 firm in a growing industry, which would you take and why? ...

    5 comments27 Nov 2014 -

  50. Boutique IB vs Big 4 Advisory for Corp Dev

    Investment Banking

    Between a IBD role at well known regional boutique and a advisory role at PwC /EY- which one would you choose if you wanted to get into corporate strategy/development? The regional boutique is focused on the industry I would like to do corp dev work in. T ...

    5 comments2 Oct 2014 -

  51. Direct start in Corporate Development after graduating?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hey Guys, I'm currently doing an internship in the Corporate Development (M&A) of a big tech company. I already did internships at BB in M&A before and I'm about to graduate from university with a MSc in Finance. My plan was to start aft ...

    5 comments22 Sep 2014 -

  52. Corporate Development and Transaction Services or Controllers?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hey guys, I have two job offers i'm trying to decide between by Saturday One is a transaction services position with a Big 4 that would be in a major US city. It pays more and has better benefits. I also think it would be good exposure to M&A tra ...

    4 comments28 Apr 2017 -

  53. Exit Opps From Federal Transaction Services

    Private Equity

    Hey everyone, got a quick question. I have a job offer from a well known consulting firm for a position that has a fancy name (Transaction Services/Corporate Development Analyst) but is essentially a pricing role that helps structure and shape deals/bids ...

    4 comments5 Apr 2016 -

  54. Equity component of offer not being honored. What to do?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Monkeys, i'm roughly 4 months into a new gig in a corp dev leadership position at a public MLP. for privacy's sake, i won't be relaying any of the details on the title or shop. this isn't an issue yet, but my new company is taking thei ...

    4 comments1 Apr 2016 -

  55. Is this Analyst role considered Corp Dev or FP&A

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I am looking at a Strategic Finance job posting. Position is for a large healthcare company. Says it will involve Strategic Finance/Projects/Treasury/Budgeting/Forecasting and Modeling at the Corporate level. Is this more FP&A, treasury, or M&A /C ...

    4 comments16 Mar 2016 -

  56. Anyone in TMT Biz Dev / Corp Strat / Corp Dev?

    Other Industries

    Thanks. Corporate Strategy business development media TMT corporate development ...

    4 comments17 Nov 2014 -

  57. Sophomore Internship Opportunity- Corp Dev at Canadian Big 3 Telecom Company?

    Job Search Advice

    Hi WSO, was wondering if I could get some insight on a potential summer 2019 internship. I'm a sophmore at a Canadian target who worked in FP&A at a Big 3 Canadian telecommunications company (Rogers, Bell, Telus), and have the opportunity to late ...

    3 comments19 May 2020 -

  58. Corporate Development vs Continuing into IBD

    Investment Banking

    Hello, I have been in banking for a few years now and have the opportunity to join a corporate dev team really well respected in a niche chemical industry. My only worry is what happens if it doesn't go well? Am I then stuck in that industry? Thanks! ...

    3 comments11 Jun 2019 -

  59. Strategy for asking for a job (from CD)

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Just was curious, how folks went about asking about potential roles with firms they interacted with. In my current role (Corp Dev), we do get inbounds from decent banks and some interesting PE firms. I'm curious if there was a way that some people ha ...

    3 comments6 May 2019 -

  60. Is this role as good as it sounds?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hey guys, thanks in advance for your input. I currently have the option to switch from Big 4 Audit to M&A (Financial Due Diligence). I've always wanted to switch to FDD due to the nature of the work being more exciting than audit; however, it was ...

    3 comments26 Mar 2019 -

  61. Advice needed: Corporate Development (F500) to MBA

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Context: I currently work in firm/corporate strategy at a top BB (GS/MS) and deciding between multiple Corporate Development role offers at F500 financial services firms (think Paypal/Visa/Square). My long term goal is to apply to a top-10 b-school after ...

    3 comments12 Feb 2019 -

  62. Non-MBA Exit Corp Dev/Strategy

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Yo, currently working at an economic consulting firm and was lucky enough to lateral into a corp dev analyst opportunity. I have a Masters in Finance and about 3 years worth of experience and will be starting as an analyst at this firm. They are a S&P ...

    3 comments12 Nov 2018 -

  63. IB/Research to Corp Strat/Dev

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Quick question wanted to run by everyone if possible. I spent some time in investment banking particularly in one industry (1-3 years experience) and now am working in equity research with a top ranked analyst in a subsection of that same industry. I made ...

    3 comments3 Oct 2018 -

  64. Prudential- Corp Dev / M&A

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Has anyone worked with this group before? They reached out to me a couple of weeks ago, trying to see if it's worth a discussion. Anyone have a sense of their culture, work / life style and balance, compensation, and overall the group itself? prudent ...

    3 comments2 Jun 2018 -

  65. In-house M&A internship

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys I was wondering if someone here has any experience or knowledge of corporate development. I'm currently working in consulting and I've been offered an in-house/internal M&A intern role in London for a corporate group that owns a port ...

    3 comments6 May 2020 -

  66. is this a corporate development job?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    My background is mainly in finance/accounting roles with F500 companies. Hold bachelors degree in finance plus MBA / CPA. I came across the job below which interests me, but it isn't clear to me whether this role falls within Business Development, Co ...

    3 comments15 Oct 2017 -

  67. Career Progression: Strategy Consulting to MBA to?

    Business School and GMAT

    So this is more of a vent than a specific question, but would really appreciate hearing what others have to say, especially from those who feel similarly after working in strategy. Background: I studied Industrial Engineering at a top public UG, have been ...

    3 comments27 Apr 2017 -

  68. Unrealistic Acquisition Execution Expectations

    Private Equity

    Hello all, I currently work for the M&A team of a fast growing F500 company (growth largely result of acquisitions). I love where I work. However, recently a PE group reached out to me about an opportunity to manage the corporate development of one of ...

    3 comments10 May 2016 -

  69. Corp Strategy/Dev Rotation (Fortune 200) or Big 4 Strategy Consulting (FS Focus) (Want to do PE, VC, or MBB)

    Job Search Advice

    Fellas/Ladies, Context: I'm from a non target school I have experience in corporate strategy, IB, and Management Consulting Long term I want to do PE, VC, or MBB I've recently received offers from a global fortune 200 company doing a Corp Strate ...

    3 comments1 Dec 2015 -

  70. Corporate Development Interview Process

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi, I was curious what the interview process for corporate development typically entails. I see sometimes there is a modeling test, sometimes not. Typically is the modeling test accretion /dilution, building a stand-alone operating model, or something els ...

    3 comments3 Nov 2015 -

  71. Transfering from DCM to Corp Fin vs. climbing CorpFin ladder

    Investment Banking

    Long story short, I'm about to be a senior in college at a non-target and one day want to work in Corp Development for a big company (f500 or close to it). Wanting to hedge my options if the IBD connections I have fizzle out. HYPOTHETICAL Supposing I ...

    3 comments31 Aug 2015 -

  72. Top Schools for Corporate Strategy/Development?

    Business School and GMAT

    The top schools for Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development are generally considered to be the M7 schools. Outside of the M7, it becomes more difficult to find Corp Strat/Dev roles. Are any of the top 20 outside of the M7 that are better or worse tha ...

    3 comments14 Apr 2014 -

  73. TMT Corp Dev to HF or PE? Am I Insane?

    Hedge Fund

    Hey Guys- Wondering if I'm completely insane here or just stupid. I've been working in Large Cap TMT companies in a variety of roles for the past decade: Corp Dev, Biz Dev, marketing, management consulting, analytics. Past few years, I took the ...

    2 comments3 Jun 2019 -

  74. Venture capital vs corporate development exit opportunities

    Private Equity

    I'm a junior investment banker who's currently trying to decide between an exit opportunity in the corporate development & strategy team at a F500 financial services firm (modelling, strategic projects, M&A) or an analyst role in a small ...

    2 comments20 Nov 2018 -

  75. Corporate development vs. venture capital exit opportunities

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I'm a junior investment banker who's currently trying to decide between an exit opportunity in the corporate development & strategy team at a F500 financial services firm (modelling, strategic projects, M&A) or an analyst role in a small ...

    2 comments20 Nov 2018 -

  76. Retail Stockbroker Intern at Major Brokerage and JP Morgan Corp dev Analyst intern, for getting into Asset/IM or inst. sales

    Asset Management

    I have recently been offered a 1 month internship with a retail stockbrokerage major one in London and it is voluntary but if I meet the OTE than I will get a full time offer. I have also been given an offer for the JP Morgan Corporate analyst development ...

    2 comments6 May 2020 -

  77. Private Equity vs. Corporate Development

    Private Equity

    Ability to "Keep Doors Open": Private Equity--have seen plenty of PE? Corporate transfers, but am not aware of Corporate? PE transfers / Corporate Development--would imagine the role could transfer nicely to other high growth companies, but don& ...

    2 comments15 May 2018 -

  78. Corp Dev Salary Expectation for Non-NYC/SF Cities

    Job Search Advice

    After 2 years of MM banking (non-EB), what would you expect to make as a corporate development analyst? I have seen threads discuss close to 6 figures, but is that mainly for NYC /SF? I am thinking of cities like Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, and Denver. corpo ...

    2 comments6 May 2020 -

  79. Start career in Corporate Development or as M&A advisor at IB?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Currently, I have 2 offers on the table: 1 role as CD analyst at a multinational and 1 as M&A Analyst at a respected M&A boutique (Big4 competitor). I just finished a 4 months internship as Analyst at an M&A boutique. Its my goal to eventually ...

    2 comments15 Jan 2018 -

  80. Starting in a corporate development rotation- resources to develop knowledge prior to starting

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I am currently in a FLDP and have the opportunity to do a rotation in corporate development- M&A next May. My previous rotations have been in FP&A and I had studied accounting in school, therefore I have no experience or knowledge about M&A. I ...

    2 comments5 Nov 2017 -

  81. Value of an IB Internship for Corporate Development

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Hi All, I want to gather opinions on the value of an internship at a boutique investment bank, specifically on whether it will help me transition into corporate development. My background is in consulting and I will be returning back to my previous employ ...

    2 comments18 Nov 2015 -

  82. CorpDev for smaller vs larger firm

    Private Equity

    Hi there, I'm a CorpDev manager working for one of the largest corporations in my industry (think top 30 worldwide), my branch is focusing on international expansion (a couple of countries in my coverage). Despite I have the fancy title I'v got ...

    2 comments26 Nov 2014 -

  83. Is there any value in getting an MBA if going from PE-> Corporate Development?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I'm a PE associate looking at transitioning out of the industry in the next couple of years or so and am looking at corporate development opportunities. Is there a difference in advancement, base pay etc. if I were to go directly from PE to industry ...

    2 comments23 Jun 2014 -

  84. Corporate Development for a PE-backed healthcare platform

    Private Equity

    I've typically been looking at PE roles with a healthcare focus, but recently an opportunity came up to work at a PE-backed company that acquires healthcare providers and rolls them into a consolidated entity. They've executed 15+ deals in the l ...

    1 comment6 May 2020 - Associate 2 in Consulting

  85. Corp Dev to Finance transition- can anyone share their experiences?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    I am a post-MBA Corp Dev professional, but my long term goal is to be CFO at a growth stage company. At some point, I will have to make the transition from Corp Dev to Finance, and I was curious if anyone out there has made the transition successfully. Th ...

    1 comment18 Feb 2020 -

  86. Experian Hardest Interview Questions + Sample Answers

    wso database

    Database of interview questions from Experian, as well as compensation figures...

    16 Oct 2019

  87. Transferable skills of corporate development professionals

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    What do you think are the skills that a corporate development ("CD") professional have that are transferable/easily assimilated into other functions or roles (such as buy-side investment funds, FP&A, investment bankers, value-creation, etc)? ...

    1 comment4 Sep 2019 -

  88. HF analyst to Corp Dev/PE-- how to make up for lack of transaction/operations experience?

    Private Equity

    Hey guys, what's good? I'm currently an analyst at a fundamental L/S HF in Asia. I'm lucky enough to have the opportunity to transition into the internal PE group of one of the major conglomerates here. Though I've been able to analyze ...

    1 comment6 May 2020 -

  89. Corporate Strategy/Development in Europe/UK

    Investment Banking

    Might seem premature, but the idea of a Corporate Development/Strategy job really interests me. I'll be joining a BB as an IBD FT analyst in summer 2019 in London, I was just wondering how common these jobs are in London/Europe? I've only ever s ...

    1 comment6 May 2020 -

  90. Starting a new CD job soon- anything you wish you knew before starting? General tips/tricks?

    Corporate Finance, Development and Strategy

    Long-time poster here. I've definitely seen threads like this before for banking/ PE but don't think I've come across one for corp dev. My background is asset management---> boutique banking and I'll be starting a new corporate deve ...

    1 comment1 Jul 2019 -

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    Investment Banking

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    Job Search Advice

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    Job Search Advice

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