Corporate Development Senior Associate

Corporate Development Senior Associate

The Corporate Development (M&A) team is responsible for helping TIAA's businesses achieve their growth objectives by creating a comprehensive corporate development strategy and executing M&A, divestments, partnerships / joint ventures, and investments. The M&A team seeks an experienced professional to join the team as a Senior Associate. The Senior Associate will support the implementation of transactions, while working cross-functionally across the entire deal lifecycle, including sourcing, evaluation, bid underwriting and submission, due diligence, contract negotiations, and internal approvals. In addition, the Senior Associate will manage some of the planning, execution, separation, integration, and organizational restructuring activities related to post merger initiatives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct comprehensive industry landscape analysis to identify themes and acquisition targets; effectively present findings to team leads and senior management.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal clients, including supporting presentations to internal clients as part of the development of and evaluation of opportunities.
• Conduct rigorous financial analyses including development of operating models, valuation, returns, and transaction financial impact analysis.
• Lead and coordinate various aspects of due diligence, in partnership with cross-functional teams including business sponsors, finance, accounting, tax, product and distribution, risk, compliance, operations, IT along with external advisors.
• Support the external interactions during deal sourcing and negotiations, e.g., maintaining relationships with investment banks and other market participants, including founders.
• Lead in the preparation of executive-level presentations for the Executive Committee and the TIAA Board to garner approval and buy-in on new opportunities.
• Support post-acquisition integration across functions.

Educational Requirements

Work Experience

Physical Requirements

Required Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership Competencies

Related Skills : Adaptability, Business Development, Consultative Communication, Data-Based Decision Making, Executive Presence, Financial Modeling, Market / Industry Dynamics, Relationship Management, Story Telling, Strategic Thinking

Anticipated Posting End Date : 2025-09-11 Base Pay Range : $170,000 / yr - $215,000 / yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we're a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we're not just another legacy financial services firm. We're fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness, and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility Support

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