Corporate Development / M&A Analyst Expert

AfterQuery is seeking a part-time Corporate Development / M&A Analyst to assist with acquisitions and strategic investments. Responsibilities include building complex Excel models, creating PowerPoint presentations, and analyzing market trends. Candidates should have experience in M&A or investment banking, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. This role offers flexible, remote engagements on a project basis, with competitive compensation starting at $40/hour.
Job Description

Join our part-time Corporate Development / M&A Analyst pool to assist with acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. This role involves building complex models in Excel—ranging from pro forma statements to synergy calculations—and creating polished board presentations in PowerPoint that articulate the strategic rationale and integration approach. You will work directly with leadership teams to evaluate potential deals, analyze market trends, and support due diligence on high-impact transactions. As part of AfterQuery's effort to create world-class AI training data, you'll simulate real-world corp dev workflows, ensuring your deliverables represent the depth and rigor of top-tier M&A processes.

Why Apply
• Excellent Compensation – Min. $40/hour, with higher rates for seasoned M&A professionals
• High-Impact Projects – Work with a fast-growing AI startup looking to replicate real corporate development tasks
• Flexible Role – Remote, part-time engagements on a project-by-project basis

Responsibilities
• Develop detailed Excel models for valuation, synergy analysis, and pro forma projections
• Draft investment memos and board-level presentations using PowerPoint
• Conduct industry research and target screening to inform M&A strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine transaction rationale and integration plans

Required Qualifications
• Experience in M&A, investment banking, or corporate development
• Advanced Excel modeling for valuations, synergy calculations, and scenario analysis
• Strong PowerPoint skills for executive/board presentations, including data visualization

Preferred Qualifications
• Prior exposure to due diligence processes, deal structuring, and post-merger integration
• Familiarity with capital markets and competitive benchmarking
• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field from a top institution