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Ursa Major

Corporate Development & Finance Senior Associate

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100K-125K Annually
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Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
100K-125K Annually
Senior level
Support M&A, fundraising, and investor relations through financial modeling, valuation, due diligence coordination, forecasting and consolidation, KPI tracking, and executive-level presentations to drive strategic transactions and funding decisions.
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The future of aerospace and defense starts here. 


Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. 

Ursa Major is seeking an experienced Corporate Development professional with previous experience in investment banking or corporate development who possesses a high level of critical thinking skills, a proactive work ethic, financial modeling expertise and excels in a fast-paced environment to join our growing Finance Team. The Corporate Development and Finance Senior Associate will support the Senior Director of Corporate Development as it pertains to M&A, fundraising, investor relations and corporate financial planning. These include, but are not limited to, financial modeling, due diligence activities, forecasting, analyzing other financial and operational metrics and communicating strategic rationale to executives for Ursa Major. The Corporate Development and Finance Senior Associate will collaborate with the corporate leadership team to produce reliable, accurate, comparable, and timely analysis that drives major transactions at the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Transaction Support: Execute financial modeling and valuation analysis for potential M&A opportunities, joint ventures, and fundraising rounds.
  • Due Diligence: Act as a central point of contact during the diligence process, managing data rooms and coordinating across legal, tax, and product teams to identify risks and synergies.
  • Strategic Communication: Draft high-impact presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team.
  • Investor Relations: Support the preparation of materials for investor updates, earnings calls, and prospective funding pitches.
  • Forecasting and Consolidation: Drive the periodic consolidation of financials across various business lines to provide a unified view of company performance while tracking KPIs to provide insights into performance, helping leadership drive strategy decisions

Requirements:

  • 2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, or a high-growth FP&A environment.
  • Experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and present to leadership
  • High level of ownership and curiosity; thrives in fast-moving, scrappy environments

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $100,000 - $135,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Classification: Full-time Exempt



Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
  • EAP Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
  • Equity Grants in the Company

How To Apply: 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
 
Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
 
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. 
 
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
 
No outside recruiters, please.
 

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