Corporate Development Analyst

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Summary

Saronic is looking for a highly motivated and driven individual to join our Corporate Development team. The role will be critical in executing our corporate development strategy, including identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. We’re looking for a track record of success, strong financial modeling skills, experience with a variety of deal structures, and a passion for defense technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full lifecycle of an M&A transaction, including deal sourcing, due diligence, closing, and post-acquisition integration.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support deal evaluations and recommendations.
• Conduct comprehensive industry and competitive analysis to identify potential acquisition targets, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and legal to ensure seamless execution.
• Present transaction proposals and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, advisors, consultants, and other industry professionals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch.
• Experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and fluent project management skills.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care. Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays.
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.