Career Opportunities: Corporate Development Analyst (3761)

Requisition ID3761-Posted -Finance- Job Location (country) (1) - Job Location (region) (8)

OIA Global provides customers with an unparalleled suite of scalable and flexible supply chain solutions. Supported by 1,000+ forward-thinking employees, we specialize in 3PL, 4PL, contract logistics, custom packaging design and optimization, and raw materials management. Since 1988, we have grown into a $1+ billion company with a presence in 29 countries and industry expertise in fashion and apparel, consumer goods, healthcare, automotive, energy, and industrials. OIA Global is privately held by LDI, Ltd.

Summary: Corporate Development Analyst

The Corporate Development Analyst role is modeled after top-tier buy-side M&A roles and will help drive OIA’s inorganic growth strategy. Day-to-day activities will include developing market analyses, building detailed financial models, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, and synthesizing due diligence reports to create executive-level deliverables and recommendations for OIA Global senior leaders and Board. In addition, you will also have the ability to work across other teams such as Sales, Operations, Finance, etc. (e.g. to identify relevant acquisition opportunities and coordinate due diligence processes), and the wider Corporate Strategy department (e.g. to support acquisition integration and develop strategic initiatives during annual planning).

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually

Salary range is competitive and varies based on location and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities – Corporate Development (70% of time)

• Support OIA’s inorganic growth strategy by identifying acquisition targets, building and maintaining detailed financial models, managing due diligence processes, and creating executive and Board-level presentations
• Develop and articulate investment theses to guide OIA’s acquisition strategy
• Build and maintain financial models, and supporting valuation analyses, based on M&A target financial performance and determine target Enterprise Value
• Manage internal and external partners to coordinate due diligence processes
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of acquisition targets to understand historical trading performance and go-forward performance
• Source acquisition opportunities through proprietary outreach and/or M&A advisors
• Draft and analyze legal documents including indications of interest, contracts, leases and purchase agreements
• Create detailed executive and Board level presentations to recommend or reject acquisition opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities – Acquisition Integration (15% of time)

• Support the Corporate Strategy Integration Lead with managing cross-functional teams to integrate recent acquisitions
• Report on integration progress, identifying key deliverables and risks, and communicate progress to senior management
• Track and report on acquisition financial results and return on investment

Duties and Responsibilities – Corporate Strategic Initiatives (15% of time)

• Support corporate strategy planning using strategic frameworks and strategy tools to help senior leaders define key issues, develop hypotheses, and design recommendations/solutions to drive organic growth
• Support development of actionable insights to equip senior leaders with the right data to make informed strategic decisions (in written and in presentation-form)
• Support analyses of the short and long-term quantitative and qualitative impacts and/or ROI of key strategic initiatives
• Support KPI tracking frameworks and methodologies used to assess ongoing performance of strategic initiatives
• Support the executive team in designing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Required Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, set priorities, and produce highly detail-oriented deliverables across multiple competing deadlines.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles, with strong financial modeling and valuation experience, including DCF, LBO, comparable companies, and precedent transaction analysis.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to understand key business drivers, strategic frameworks, and strategy development.
• Proven problem-solving skills, using sound judgment to identify issues, assess information, generate alternatives, build consensus, and make recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate, persuade, influence, and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels, including senior leadership, to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong organizational, written, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional and personal growth and a willingness to learn and adapt to new concepts and ideas to drive departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred; MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) accepted in lieu of experience.
• 2+ years of experience in investment banking (preferably on an M&A team), corporate development, transaction advisory at a Big 4 accounting firm, management consulting, or corporate strategy.

OR

• 3+ years of corporate finance or strategy experience within the transportation or logistics industry.
• Preferred experience managing an end-to-end M&A process, including sourcing, conducting due diligence, coordinating third-party diligence partners, creating presentations for C-suite and Board levels, securing transaction funding, and managing integration.
• Familiarity with data sources such as S&P Capital IQ, PitchBook, and/or FactSet is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Quarterly travel to World Head Quarters (if not based in Portland)
• Infrequent travel – 10% to 15% as needed.

OIA Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We offer an exciting and growth-oriented work environment, and OIA employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits.