Corporate Development Specialist
On-site · Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
CHS is seeking an experienced Corporate Development Specialist to partner with leadership across the enterprise and drive execution of strategic initiatives through mergers/acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and select capital investments and commercial partnerships. Responsibilities include building complex financial models, conducting industry research, drafting presentations for executives and the board, coordinating due diligence with internal and external resources (legal counsel, investment bankers, accountants, consultants), negotiating definitive agreements, improving transaction processes, evaluating investment opportunities with business teams, performing ad hoc market research, and maintaining deal trackers. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, expertise in M&A, ability to lead cross-functional due diligence, and excellent executive communication (verbal and written).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory or M&A and divestiture experience
- Knowledge of and direct application of GAAP
- Participation in large-scale and complex business unit and enterprise projects
- Building relationships and communicating with all levels of a large organization
- Leading large cross-functional groups with conflicting priorities
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient with MS Office tools and advanced Excel functionality including financial modeling, data management, and complex formulas
- Industry experience in energy, agriculture, or other commodities business
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