Corporate Development - Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Investments, Senior Associate

When someone joins the Corporate Development team, they accelerate their career by driving all phases of strategic acquisitions and investments at Chase.

As a Senior Associate on the Corporate Development team, you will be a member of a high-impact team responsible for accelerating and transforming Chase's business.

You will support Chase's strategic initiatives by identifying, evaluating and executing new transactions.

This is a highly-visible position; you will work closely with our business leaders and cross-functional partners in Product, Operations, and Technology as well as various Legal, Risk, Control and Compliance teams.

Job Responsibilities:


* Conduct financial modeling and valuation analyses for potential investments, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives


* Prepare high-quality presentations and investment memos for senior management and executive leadership


* Support due diligence processes, including market research, competitive analysis and risk assessment


* Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various functional teams to drive project execution


* Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:


* Bachelor's degree required in a field that shows a structured and organized approach to work.


* Proven project management skills to drive time-sensitive processes, a highly motivated work ethic, and deep curiosity.


* Strong financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience with valuation techniques


* Knowledge of M&A tools and databases (e.g., Pitchbook, Crunchbase, and CapIQ).


* Conduct comprehensive data analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for business growth


* Interest and experience in using AI tools to enhance their research and analysis.

Preferred qualifications:


* 5+ years' experience in investment banking, corporate M&A, business development, strategy/financial consulting, private equity, and/or venture capital.


* Track record of driving transactions and supporting growth through M&A, joint ventures, or investments.

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products.

Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location.

Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

We also offer a range of benefits and programs ...