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Corporate Development Associate

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Denver, CO
100K-120K Annually
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Denver, CO
100K-120K Annually
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The Corporate Development Associate will identify acquisition targets and assist in M&A activities, financial analysis, and strategic projects.
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Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here.  We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. 

We are looking for a Corporate Development Associate who is passionate about driving impactful growth through M&A, capital markets and strategic projects.

As a Corporate Development Associate at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. This role reports to the Corporate Development Director. and will primarily focus on supporting our M&A sourcing and execution efforts.

What You’ll Do:
  • Identify and research potential acquisition targets in line with our company's strategic goals
  • Assist in developing business cases and financial analyses for potential acquisitions, strategic investments, and new organic initiatives, including scenario modeling for capital allocation decisions
  • Conduct comprehensive industry research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making
  • Perform financial modeling and valuation analysis for M&A opportunities, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions
  • Assist in due diligence processes, analyzing financial, legal, and operational data
  • Support the preparation of investment memoranda, term sheets, and other deal-related documents
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive M&A, capital markets initiatives and strategic projects
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of our deal pipeline and internal M&A target reporting
  • Assist in post-merger integration planning and execution
  • Provide strategic finance support, including financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
  • 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, with a focus on M&A transactions
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of the software, AI, and broader technology ecosystem is preferred
  • Final candidates will be required to complete a case study analysis during the final rounds
Compensation Range: 
  • $100,000 - $120,000

*This is a remote role

JR: 2026-7610

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Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean
  • We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
  • We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
  • We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
  • We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.

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