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Job Purpose and Impact

The Corporate Development Analyst will support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint venture transactions. In this role, you will support transaction execution, coordinate due diligence, build financial models, provide financial analysis, prepare transaction documents and coordinate with stakeholders. 

Key Accountabilities

• Execute transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, mergers and minority investments from early stages of the process to completion and post completion according to established precedents and policies.
• Support merger and acquisition projects including, but not limited to financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, structuring, documentation and process management.
• Prepare transaction related materials such as internal and external presentations, financial models, valuation analysis, project management materials and transaction documents.
• Assist in the development of acquisition gameboards aligned with strategic priorities and support the target cultivation and sourcing process through research and analysis.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with financial modelling capabilities and understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Strong valuation knowledge, particularly discounted cash flow analysis
• Experience leading financial modelling efforts and taking ownership of model inputs and outputs
• Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an investment banking, private equity firm, big four merger and acquisition practice or corporate role in a mergers and acquisitions function
• International work experience

Position Information

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• This position requires to be on site based on business need and flexibility to work on weekends.
•  This position is located in Wayzata, MN
• The expected salary for this position is $110,000- 130,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
• At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.