Corporate Development Associate

About the Role:

We are seeking a high-performing and passionate Associate to join our corporate development team. The Associate will support the Corporate Development team, CDO, CSO and CFO in leading the corporate development activities of CoreWeave. This includes managing M&A processes, analyzing industry trends, assessing competitive landscapes, identifying investment opportunities, and supporting marquee fundraising initiatives. This person will work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders at all levels of CoreWeave and have frequent opportunities to interact with and support key executive-level decision makers. Optimally, this person will have previous experience with generative AI, technology, digital infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, data centers or similar verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate M&A and direct investment opportunities based on industry knowledge, market situation, and financial analysis
• Develop, maintain, and analyze complex financial models to support M&A transactions, strategic investments, and other strategic initiatives
• Assist in all phases of transaction execution, including due diligence, valuation, documentation, and integration planning
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, operations, and senior executives to ensure alignment and successful execution of deals
• Support Strategic Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, and FP&A on cross-functional Ad Hoc finance projects
• Assist in the preparation of company management presentations that deliver CoreWeave’s investment thesis and growth strategy to external stakeholders
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on M&A and investment targets, including financial, and operational analysis
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and threats
• Collaborate with CDO, CSOand CFO to assist with highly impactful, complex, and visible projects, including scaled, complex equity and debt fundraising initiatives
• Complete special strategic projects and ad hoc modeling for senior executives as needed, such as projects regarding international expansion and JV partnerships

Who You Are:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, applied mathematics, economics, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2+ year(s) of experience in investment banking, private equity, private credit or similar roles
• Advanced analytical skills with an ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on new ideas and concepts

Preferred:

• Excellent financial modeling and valuation skills, with a demonstrated track record of executing complicated financial analyses
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a preference for candidates that have demonstrably interacted with management or other executive-level stakeholders
• High level of self-sufficiency with proven success at self-teaching and a high intellectual motor
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously