Corporate Development Associate

About the opportunity

The Corporate Development Associate plays a crucial role in driving the company's growth and strategic initiatives. This dynamic position involves a blend of analytical skills, strategic thinking, and relationship management. The associate will be responsible for identifying and evaluating growth opportunities through mergers, acquisitions, investments, and partnerships, while conducting in-depth market research and competitive analysis. They will work closely with senior leadership to develop and present strategic recommendations, perform financial modeling and due diligence, and support deal negotiations. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of new ventures and alignment with the company's overall strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing business environment.

How you will make an impact

• Analyze and create business plans for growth opportunities (buy/build/partner), prioritizing and resourced based on strategic fit and potential value
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify acquisition targets, partnership opportunities, and industry trends
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential targets, investment bankers, and corporate development teams across various sectors (traditional finance, tech, exchanges, custodians, etc.)
• Perform financial modeling, valuation analyses, and due diligence for M&A transactions, supporting deal structuring and negotiations
• Prepare detailed analyses and recommendations for senior leadership and board of directors, including investment memoranda and presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategic initiatives, support portfolio company integrations, and assist in post-merger activities
• Identify and evaluate international market opportunities, supporting the company's global expansion strategy

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking(ideally M&A) or corporate development
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong communication, relationship and presentation abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A focus on action and the ability to handle ambiguous problems in a short period of time
• Ability to work effectively in a remote-first and fast paced environment
• A deep understanding of financial markets and digital assets

Why you might be excited about us

At Figment, we offer an exciting range of competitive benefits designed to support and empower every member of our team:

• 100% remote-first environment. Our flagship office is in Toronto, Canada. We also have additional co-working spaces in New York, Montreal, London, and Singapore. That means if you want to do your things in the office (if you’re near one), at home, or a bit of both, it’s up to you.
• 4 weeks of PTO that kick in day one, with an additional 1 week of flex days.
• Extended company-paid health benefits that kick in day one.
• Best in class parental leave and flexible arrangements.
• A home office stipend to create a space that you enjoy working in.
• Monthly Wifi reimbursement.
• A yearly Learning & Development budget.
• 401K (US) or RRSP match (Canada).
• Stock Options in the company.
• A competitive bonus (based on company performance) that is distributed bi-annually - we believe that the company’s success should be shared with our employees often
  • For roles listed within the Sales Department, there is instead a competitive commissions structure which will be outlined during your first interview with Figment
• Annual onsite company gatherings and retreats to inspire team bonding, collaboration, and fun!

Other reasons you may love working at Figment

• We are a team of under 200 members, which allows for an impactful contribution from day one.
• We place a strong focus on personal career development to shape a role that fits your goals and interests. Your satisfaction and well-being matter to us, and we’re here to support your ongoing growth.
• Our culture is one of honesty, professionalism and risk taking in a high-growth environment.
• Our team members themselves recommend working at Figment - with an eNPS score of 54 (which is ranked as ‘great’!).
• We are also extremely proud of ranking as one of the top Web3 employers by Talent Titans.

Compensation

One of Figment’s core principles is “Making the Invisible Visible” - ensuring transparency and information sharing in all communication. Figment is committed to transparency regarding pay, benefits, and other compensation types for all internal roles as well as all roles being hired for.

Base Salary: The US base salary range for this position is USD $100,000 - $130,000. This range reflects base salary only, and does not include additional compensation or benefits. For candidates in other countries, the pay range will be disclosed upon your first interview with Figment (being a globally remote company, the list of salary ranges would simply be too long to note here!). The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum range for a new hire across all Canada or the US. A candidate’s specific pay within the range will be determined by various factors including job-related skills, relevant education, and training.

Interview process

At Figment, we try to go above and beyond in making sure that you have the best possible experience interviewing with us. We strive for a smooth, organized, and informative process.

• During your first Recruiter Call, you will be provided with more information about Figment, the position and what to expect for the rest of the interview process. Please be prepared to discuss why you are interested in joining Figment and what excites you about the position and company.
• As we go through the process, we work to make sure that you hear back from us in a timely fashion. If we decide at any point that we’re unfortunately not moving forward, we will give you feedback on why it was not a fit.
• We aim for the entire process to take around 2-3 weeks from initial screen to offer. There can be exceptions on either side of the bell curve here, but as a rule, that’s the time-frame you can expect.