Business & Corporate Development Associate

Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant. 

This role sits at the intersection of business development and corporate development, supporting Samba TV’s commercial partnerships alongside M&A activities. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or top-tier consulting and/or corporate development, with a finance, economics, or business degree. They have experience in strategic commercial deals: how to structure a partnership, evaluate a data licensing arrangement, and assess whether a BD opportunity is worth pursuing, along with fluency in financial modeling skills and an interest in the media and technology sectors. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on strategic transactions and commercial partnerships, while developing expertise in deal execution and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of strategic and commercial partnerships, from preparing business cases to evaluate BD opportunities to closing the deal
• Create partner-facing decks, term sheets, and deal summaries for strategic BD discussions with platforms, OEMs, advertisers, and data partners
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including finance, legal, product, and engineering teams to facilitate due diligence processes and integration planning
• Assist in the management of buy side and sell-side processes, including prioritization of buy side prospects, preparation of materials for team reviews and discussions, coordination with advisors, and evaluation of inbound inquiries from interested parties
• Conduct preliminary financial analysis and due diligence on target companies, including review of confidential information memorandums (CIMs), management presentations, and financial statements
• Build and maintain models to assess valuation, returns analysis, and other key metrics for potential transactions
• Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, potential targets, and strategic opportunities in the streaming and advertising technology landscape
• Maintain transaction pipeline tracking and status reporting for ongoing business & corporate development activities
• Support ongoing partner relationships through meeting prep, follow-up tracking, and QBR coordination
• Attend industry conferences and networking events to identify potential opportunities and maintain market awareness

Qualifications

Samba is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

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