Corporate Development Associate

Support the evaluation and execution of potential acquisition targets and strategic investment & commercial opportunities across the media, technology, and data analytics sectors

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

Prepare business cases to evaluate BD opportunities, including revenue share structures, minimum guarantees, and multi-year deal economics

Create partner-facing decks, term sheets, and deal summaries for strategic BD discussions with platforms, OEMs, advertisers, and data partners

Assist in the management of buy side and sell-side processes, including as applicable for each, prioritization of buy side prospects, preparation of materials for team reviews and discussions, coordination with advisors, and evaluation of inbound inquiries from interested parties

Support the preparation of investment committee materials, board presentations, and executive summaries for potential transactions

Coordinate with internal stakeholders including finance, legal, product, and engineering teams to facilitate due diligence processes and integration planning

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 corporate & business development activities

Assist with post-merger integration activities and performance monitoring of completed transactions, and evaluate new business models and partnership frameworks that expand Samba’s market presence

Develop and maintain relationships with investment bankers, private equity firms, and other external advisors

Attend industry conferences and networking events to identify potential opportunities and maintain market awareness

BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus but not required

3-4 years of experience in investment banking (M&A or TMT coverage preferred), corporate development, business development, private equity, venture capital, or top-tier management consulting

Advanced financial modeling skills with proficiency in Excel and experience building discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company, and precedent transaction analyses

Experience using tools like PitchBook, Capital IQ, or Crunchbase for market intelligence and transaction research

Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial and business information and communicate findings clearly and concisely to senior leadership

Experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements, key performance metrics, and business models, ideally including international deals and transactions

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience creating executive-level presentations

Interest in or knowledge of the media, entertainment, advertising technology, or data analytics industries preferred

Prior exposure to commercial deal structuring, partnership development, or data licensing is a plus

Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Willingness to travel as needed for due diligence and deal execution