Corporate Development Associate

The Role

• Oversee all phases of M&A transaction execution (acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments, joint ventures) across WTW’s global enterprise 

• Build detailed financial & operating models including valuation, merger consequences, trading comps, precedent transactions, DCF, NPV, and IRR analysis

• Conduct due diligence process coordinating cross-functional teams internally and externally (e.g. finance, accounting, tax, HR, legal, strategy, operations, external advisors, etc.)

• Perform in-depth company and industry research as part of strategic assessment of targets / landscape

• Prepare business cases and management presentations for review by Executive Leadership team and Board of Directors

• Support drafting and negotiation of term sheets, LOI’s, and definitive agreements 

• Engage with WTW business leaders to develop M&A strategy, inorganic priorities, and playbook

• Manage several projects at once ensuring timely execution by driving workflow and meeting deadlines

The Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or private equity 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills with attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with project management and coordination of cross-functional teams
• Insurance, financial and / or professional services industry experience is a plus, but not required

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation 

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $120,000.00-$140,000.00 USD annually.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits 

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources. 
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE, including disability/vets