[Hiring] Senior Corporate Development Analyst @Centene Corporation

Role Description

The Senior Corporate Development Analyst supports the Corporate Development Group, with a primary focus on merger and acquisition activities. The role conducts financial modeling and valuation analysis, tracks current and prospective acquisition and investment targets, evaluates competitive and industry information, and supports recurring reporting, recruiting, and training activities.

• Evaluate acquisition opportunities and manage due diligence activities.
• Develop summary conclusions and support the preparation of materials for Board-level review.
• Analyze the market environment, including industry trends, competitor information, and acquisitions in related industries.
• Evaluate and monitor potential acquisition opportunities for Centene’s core business.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of opportunities, including financial projections and valuation analyses.
• Lead the development of summary materials for Board-level review.
• Perform and manage due diligence activities for merger and acquisition opportunities.
• Lead the review, analysis, and documentation of conclusions resulting from due diligence activities.
• Communicate proactively with internal and external professionals in support of the Corporate Development Group’s objectives.
• Take ownership of project deliverables and provide analytical and administrative support to other areas of the Corporate Development Group, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience in Corporate development, investment banking, finance, accounting, with a healthcare focus.
• Knowledge of Corporate Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Valuations, preferably in a healthcare environment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot) to streamline daily workflows, draft content, analyze data, and accelerate problem-solving required.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health insurance.
• 401K and stock purchase plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off plus holidays.
• Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.