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The Corporate Development Analyst will assist in evaluating potential transactions by building financial models, developing business cases for acquisitions and strategic partnerships, leading external research, and assisting with due diligence and integration efforts. In addition, the Corporate Development Analyst will support the planning and execution of business development activities across Northwestern Mutual.\nWhat You'll Do:\nBuild detailed financial models and create valuation analyses using multiple techniques including comparable company, comparable transaction, and discounted cash flow analyses.\nDevelop business cases for acquisitions and partnerships through quantitative and qualitative analyses. Deliverables may include models, memos, written presentations, and oral presentations delivered to senior business leaders.\nPartner with business leaders and teammates to proactively evaluate opportunities that accelerate execution of Northwestern Mutual’s multi-year strategy.\nSupport transactions team with due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning efforts.\nMonitor and research financial services industry mergers, acquisitions and partnership trends for insights and comparative analysis.\nWhat You'll Bring:\nFour-year undergraduate degree in accounting, economics, finance or mathematics and a history of academic excellence.\nOne to three years of prior experience in accounting, banking, consulting, finance, or insurance industries.\nProficiency in accounting and strong financial modeling skills.\nDemonstrated ability to evaluate and interpret financial data and other technical information.\nDemonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills with ability to build rapport and gain acceptance at all levels of an organization.\nAbility to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including senior leadership.\nStrong presentation skills with an ability to synthesize, distill and summarize complex information.\nExcellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.\nPossess a strong analytical ability, a sense of urgency, and deep intellectual curiosity. 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Ability to conduct or interpret competitive analysis of features with key competitive products\nIndustry Knowledge - Demonstrates extensive knowledge of common practices, regulatory considerations, markettrendsand the competitive landscape within a particular industry / sector to better understand and address unique client requirements, challenges, and context\nProgram Management - Overseesandis responsible forthe realization of larger workstream goals and manages activities that span across the program. Understands technical aspects of the program, defines scope, develops schedules, and manages resourcing, risks, and dependencies to deliver successful outcomes\nVision Setting - Articulates a credible picture of future directions and outcomes; influences and motivates behavior away from status quo and inspires others to follow or lead asappropriate. Embraces changeasa natural part of business\nCompensation Range:\nPay Range - Start:\n$81,280.00Pay Range - End:\n$121,920.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:\nStructure 110:\nStructure 115:\nWe believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.\nGrow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!\nNorthwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. 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