Associate, Corporate Development

may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

In this US-based position your location will be remote.

Candidates residing in the Northeastern US are preferred.

Travel : You can also expect up to approximately 30 % travel, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

I magine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 1 6 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day

• Comprehensive m aternity and f ertility /family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer time off
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience .

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Support end- to- end M&A execution, including target screening, financial and market diligence, valuation analysis, and drafting of deal memos and board materials.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisition targets and strategic investments.
• Conduct market sizing and competitive landscape research across the education industry to inform corporate strategy and target prioritization.
• Analyze target company financials and operating data to identify risks, synergies, and integration considerations, and summarize findings for senior leadership.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and business unit leaders to support deal structuring, due diligence workstreams, and closing processes, including funds flow and post-close integration planning.
• Prepare board- and executive-ready presentations and memos that translate financial and market analysis into clear strategic recommendations.
• Manage deal pipelines and diligence trackers, ensuring timelines, workstreams, and deliverables stay on schedule across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor competitor activity, M&A trends, and industry developments to maintain a current view of the competitive landscape.
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise .

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years (2-6 years preferred) of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development roles; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in the education industry.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, including a strong command of accounting and M&A concepts, and the ability to create complete financial models in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills with strong time management skills and self-motivation.
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint with strong attention to detail

At Imagine Learning, we believe our work is strongest when people feel respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives.

We strive to create a welcoming workplace where employees can learn from one another, grow together, and build educational experiences that reflect the world of our learners.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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