Investments & Corporate Development Associate

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Investment Associate sourcing and proposing investment opportunities for Cisco's Corporate Development team. Driving technology and market analyses to support acquisitions and strategy alignment.

Responsibilities:

  • source, screen and propose investment, partnerships and M&A opportunities
  • work closely with Cisco Business Units to align strategy with partners and other key constituents
  • drive detailed technology and market analyses of key sectors
  • develop detailed financial models including projections, valuation, and investment return analyses
  • design presentations for senior management related to acquisitions and investments
  • perform business, financial, accounting, and customer due diligence

Requirements:

  • 2+ years post undergraduate work as an analyst at a top-tier investment bank, Private Equity/Venture Capital (PE/VC) firm with deal experience, consulting or financial services firm
  • 2+ years mergers and acquisitions experience
  • 2+ years' experience with quantitative analysis including financial models
  • BS/BA degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate successfully in an unstructured, collaborative environment
  • Natural curiosity to learn technologies, business models and industry trends
  • Ambitious and able to independently source and execute transaction with minimal guidance

Benefits:

  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • paid parental leave
  • short and long-term disability coverage
  • basic life insurance
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
  • paid year-end holiday shutdown
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
  • flexible vacation time off program
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
  • up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer