Corporate Development Associate at DigitalOcean

Key Facts

Remote From:

Colorado (USA)

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Accountability
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Analytical Skills
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Teamwork
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Growth Mindedness
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
2-3 years of experience in investment banking with a focus on MA transactions
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Requirements:

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 MA opportunities, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions

Job description

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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