HP Corporate Development Associate
At a glance
Junior Investment & Corporate Development role at Hp (Exteu Ac Careersite). Palo Alto · full-time · $105,050–$161,800 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and update valuation models, then prepare evidence-based presentations to help executives make decisions
- Coordinate diligence questions across teams and work with business units on forecast financial models
- Research markets, industries and competitors to inform strategy and assess potential deals
- Screen and value acquisition and investment opportunities, while improving deal team processes
What you bring
- At least two years in investment banking, corporate development, transaction services, private equity or a related field
- A bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a closely related discipline
- Strong financial modeling and valuation ability, plus proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
- You have used AI tools to improve deal workflows and show results such as faster execution or better output
Who this fits
This junior associate role suits someone who can assess complex issues independently, communicate clearly and adapt under pressure. You’ll work with senior leaders and cross-functional diligence teams on acquisition and divestiture work. The role is based in Palo Alto.
From the employer
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About the job
HP is a Fortune 500 technology company with a long history of innovation across a broad product and services portfolio of computing, printing, and software solutions that help organizations improve their employee experience, productivity and global footprint. We leverage inorganic investments to diversify and accelerate growth including notable acquisitions such as Poly (video and audio collaboration), HyperX (gaming), and select assets of Humane (AI-platform). To support these initiatives, HP is seeking an ambitious, financially skilled and team-oriented professional to join the Corporate Development team. This individual will support inorganic transactions across HP’s Global Business Units acting as a trusted advisor, working closely with senior leaders to establish and drive M&A strategy, priorities, and deal execution.
Job Description
The Corporate Development Associate is a key contributor to the evaluation and execution of acquisitions and divestitures. This high-impact role involves collaboration with senior leaders to drive M&A strategy and deal execution.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain valuation and financial models.
- Prepare clear, data-driven presentations for executive decision-making. Support cross-functional due diligence teams, including coordinating question list preparation, and partnering with the business unit on forecast financial modeling.
- Develop and maintain strong industry and competitive knowledge.
- Conduct market, industry, and competitor research to support business strategy.
- Identify, screen and value M&A and investment opportunities
- Actively participate in enhancing Corporate Development practices and processes.
- Education and Experience Required: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Transaction Services, Private Equity, or related fields, ideally within the technology sector. Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field.
Knowledge And Skills
- Advanced financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills; strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent analytical judgment with the ability to tackle complex projects independently and identify root issues.
- Ability to understand abstract ideas and logically address project objectives with limited direction. Able to determine the facts of the case and reveal root issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to convey important messages in a clear & compelling manner.
- Fast learner able to adapt to new teams and work well under pressure.
- High capacity for work; able to maintain performance over long stretches of time. Resilient.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to streamline and redesign deal workflows for measurable impact, such as efficiency gains, higher-quality output, or improved deal velocity.
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Salary
The pay range for this role is $105,050 to $161,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
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