Corporate Development Associate

The Corporate Development Associate will be responsible for conducting market research, analyzing and completing financial models, and supporting the existing Corporate Development team in executing M&A deals and transitions from closed deals to business operation integration.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Development, this position will participate in supporting all transaction phases, including sourcing and pipeline development, negotiation, due diligence, and integration.  

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit strong critical thinking skills and  an in-depth knowledge of financial modeling. This individual should also have experience interacting with company executives; strong project management, time management and organizational skills; strong analytical skills; a strong work ethic; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

The position will be located at Alarm.com’s headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. Periodic travel to the locations of target companies and industry events may be required from time to time.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of the corporate development strategy by working with leadership on all transaction phases
• Support stakeholders across the organization to ensure acquisitions are seamlessly integrated
• Assist in sourcing investment opportunities within target industries and provide requested evaluation and review of the targeted companies’ technology platform, financials, business strategy, and other relevant data
• Interpret, translate, and build financial and operating intelligence models to assist with evaluation of target companies and/or integration into Alarm.com FP&A models
• Assist in the development of deal materials, briefings, approval decks, and various ad-hoc presentations both internally & externally to provide investment cases for approval
• Provide continuous research on industry trends and shifts that might impact the overall global growth strategy and perform ad hoc analyses, as needed
• Assist in the development of and improvement of corporate development processes for pipeline development, deal evaluation, due diligence, and integration
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Formal Education:

• A completed bachelor’s Degree is required.  
• A concentration in Finance or Business Management is preferred

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in business or financial analysis
• Experience interacting with company executives
• Experience in banking as a sell-side or buy-side associate/analyst, private-equity firm analyst, or similar consulting experience is a plus
• Experience with SaaS-driven technology businesses is a plus

Skills:

• Self-starter with strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, question the results, generate insights and construct solutions
• Excellent project management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and deals concurrently
• Strong communication, presentation, leadership, and analytical skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth, global company
• Data-driven and goal-oriented, with experience measuring and reporting both quantitatively and qualitatively
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to [email protected].