Senior Corporate Development Analyst

The Role

Lumen’s Corporate Development team is responsible for driving the company’s inorganic growth strategy through the execution of impactful acquisition, divestiture and strategic investment opportunities aligned with the company’s strategy and priorities. The team partners closely with Lumen’s senior leadership team as well as product, strategy, technology, and other functional leads to evaluate, analyze and execute the company’s inorganic growth and strategic rationalization initiatives. The Senior Corporate Development Analyst will support all aspects of merger, acquisition, and divestiture transactions for Lumen. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across multiple business and functional areas within Lumen, involving extensive collaboration across all levels. Over time it is expected the Senior Analyst will have opportunities for career advancement within Lumen, depending on interest, passion, and ability. 

Work Location

The Corporate Development team is Denver-based with a strong preference for a candidate located in or willing to relocate to the Denver metro area, however, highly-qualified remote candidates located in the U.S. will be considered.

The Main Responsibilities

• Lead detailed financial modeling for M&A and investment / partnership opportunities, including valuation analysis, scenario modeling, synergy assessment, and Lumen financial impact analysis
• Work with cross-functional groups to synthesize disparate information to develop financial models and assess target company fit and attractiveness
• Summarize financial modeling and analysis to help decision makers assess the strengths and risks in a given M&A opportunity
• Assist in the structuring and management of projects from ideation through completion, including preparation of analysis and overview materials for review with Lumen senior leadership, due diligence process and data room management, and internal and external stakeholder coordination
• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of Lumen’s industry, operations, and strategic focus to leverage in performing research and analysis of opportunities, competitors, and acquisition prospects
• Maintain thorough trading and transaction comps database, understand drivers of key trends and themes across the industry landscape, and publish executive-ready updates
• Communicate effectively and succinctly with project teams and Lumen’s senior leadership
• Maintain flexibility working in a fast-paced environment under tight time constraints as necessary

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Valuation Advisory, or other M&A-related roles
• Excellent analytic, problem solving, and communication skills coupled with a strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity
• Critical thinker with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of the M&A process and experience with financial modeling required
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior experience in telecom or technology preferred
• Interest in understanding new and developing technology trends, desire to advance team initiatives, and passion to take initiative beyond what is asked

Compensation