Corporate Development Associate - Chicago, United States - Allstate

Allstate

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The world isn't standing still, and neither is Allstate. We're moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs. That's why now is an exciting time to join our team. You'll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

You'll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards - a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount.

We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life's uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams.

For more than 89 years we've thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever's coming next - to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face.

We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We've been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection.

We are the Good Hands. We don't follow the trends. We set them.

Job Summary:

The Corporate Development Associate will perform activities related to mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and alliance opportunities.

This position also provides data, reports, and presentations to and answers questions about data to both the Treasury department and external departments.

This position acknowledges a more advanced understanding of the data, information, terminology, and technology (financial modeling software & spreadsheets) than a Financial Analyst and an ability to communicate results to groups outside the department.

This position can train others as well as make recommendations for correction and improvements.

This position is a permanent remote home-based worker.

Your home office does not need to be near an Allstate office, but it does need to be in the United States.

This position is eligible for a monthly connectivity reimbursement to offset the costs of internet and phone expenses.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide analytical and research support to identify merger, acquisition, disposition and alliance opportunities, including market analysis, target screening, and target assessment
Participate in analytical support of business unit strategies
Provide support for interdisciplinary teams across the company to drive results
Provide analytical support towards valuation of target companies including financial analysis and modeling Support due diligence and data room development
Provide research support for deal structuring and negotiation activities
Provide support for internal alignment; facilitate transparency of work products
Assist with creation of Senior Management communications
Develop working relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in M&A activities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience:

34 years experience in highly analytic/quantitative position with investment bank, public accounting firm and/or corporation
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, accounting, or economics related field
Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Advanced financial modeling skills. Ability to synthesize complex data.
Beginning ability to synthesize quantitative work and present ideas to manager.
Beginning ability to structure documents to effectively communicate results of work.
Experience with insurance or other financial institutions preferred.
Comfortable performing in a fast paced, dynamic and ambiguous business environment with aggressive timelines.
Demonstrated leadership skills from prior employment and extracurricular activities
CPA, CFA, etc. preferred but not required

Notes:

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Compensation offered for this role is $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

Good Hands. Greater Together. SM
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