Job TitleThis job will work closely with the Corporate Development and Strategic Investments team on critical and value maximizing initiatives across the Highmark Health enterprise.The incumbent will be responsible for evaluating, modeling and executing strategic opportunities including joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and venture investments. Will have exposure to a wide variety of corporate functional areas, including finance, accounting, legal and business units throughout the Company. The incumbent requires a hardworking, organized, analytical team member who can manage multiple projects.
The incumbent needs to be able to thrive in a highly iterative environment where responsibilities will change frequently based on opportunities to create value.Essential ResponsibilitiesPerform financial statement analysis, valuation and financial modeling of potential investment and M&A opportunities.Conduct in-depth company and industry research.Identify prospects and evaluate merits of potential investment opportunities.Assist in negotiating terms and conducting due diligence.Develop business cases on investment and M&A opportunities for senior management.Maintain group databases.Create and disseminate reports on financing and industry trends.Take initiative to make process improvements and standardize approaches.Other duties as assigned or requested.EducationRequiredBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, a scientific/technical field, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.ExperienceRequired3 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, private equity/venture capital, and/or management consultingSkillsStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong relationship building skillsStrong analytical abilityClient focused with strong business acumenSelf-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a teamAbility to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business unitsStrong innovative problem-solving capabilitiesExperience working on M&A transactions and/or private equity investmentSound technical skills with valuations, financial modeling and analysesExceptional written and oral communication skillsAbility to interact and communicate with senior executives in a professional and confident mannerSolid research, analytical, critical thinking and creative problem solving skillsLanguage (Other than English): NoneTravel Requirement: 0% - 25%Physical, Mental Demands and Working ConditionsPosition Type: Office-basedTeaches / trains others regularly: RarelyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: RarelyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees): NeverPhysical work site required: YesLifting: up to 10 pounds ConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 pounds OccasionallyLifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely