Corporate Development Analyst

Description We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Corporate Development Analyst to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle, from sourcing to integration. The Analyst will work closely with senior leadership and will play a key role in market outreach, financial analysis, valuation, deal structuring, and strategic decision support. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is looking to build a foundation in private equity, M&A, and corporate strategy. The role is based in Austin, TX, and follows a hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office and 1 day remote per week. Requirements Deal Sourcing & Outreach Conduct research to identify acquisition targets in priority markets Execute outbound calling and email campaigns to engage business owners Track and manage pipeline activity within the CRM (e.g., Pipedrive) Support preparation of outreach materials and company presentations Financial Analysis & Valuation Analyze seller financials including P&Ls, balance sheets, and customer data Build and maintain financial models to evaluate potential transactions Perform sensitivity analyses and assess key valuation drivers Assist in preparing investment memos for internal and external stakeholders Transaction Execution & Deal Structuring Support due diligence efforts in coordination with internal and external teams Assist in the drafting and review of LOIs and other transaction documents Track key deal terms, risks, and milestones across active deals Help negotiate terms with sellers and intermediaries under guidance Pipeline Tracking & Project Management Maintain real-time visibility into the M&A pipeline, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across tools and reports Monitor deal statuses, key deadlines, and next steps to help keep the Corporate Development team aligned and accountable Assist in preparing weekly pipeline reviews, reports, and updates for internal stakeholders Gain exposure to project management best practices as part of deal execution and integration planning Strategic & Ad Hoc Support Perform market mapping and industry analysis for expansion planning Develop board-facing materials and dashboards on M&A activity Contribute to integration planning and performance tracking of acquired companies Support special projects and analytical workstreams as needed Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field 02 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a relevant operating company; internships included Strong financial modeling and Excel skills Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written High degree of professionalism and comfort interacting with business owners and executives Self-starter with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities Demonstrated interest in M&A, private equity, or entrepreneurship is highly desirable Let's elevate the pool care industry, together. At SPS PoolCare, we partner with the very best pool care operators in the industry. Thats because we know that great people have a knack for building great businesses, and that theres something to be said for combining expert knowledge and hard work with a proven and scalable system for achieving growth. Pool companies in the SPS PoolCare family have access to a highly sophisticated infrastructure driven by a team that has a penchant for getting the job done. From administration and human resources to finance, procurement, and marketing, our best-in-class professionals streamline the service delivery process and remove back-office headaches so that our partners can focus on what they do best: pools. At SPS PoolCare, we dont just welcome diversity we celebrate it! SPS PoolCare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. Please note, SPS PoolCare does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other SPS PoolCare employees. SPS PoolCare is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr