About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

The Corporate Development team shapes the company's capital allocation strategy, fostering relationships with investors and ensuring transparent and effective communication with the financial community, and overseeing executive talent acquisition including mergers and acquisitions. The Corporate Development Associate contributes to all stages of corporate development - from identification and commercial assessment to reporting – while supporting CRA’s investor relations efforts.  This position reports to a Corporate Development Associate. 

• Strategic Planning and Execution:
• Work cross-functionally to conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform hiring targets;
• Schedule and manage logistics for executive talent acquisition including interviews, evaluations, employment agreements and offer details, and interactions with external recruiting agencies;
• Support the execution of mergers and acquisitions and talent acquisitions, including sourcing opportunities, conducting market research, performing financial analysis, and coordinating aspects of the end-to-end deal process, from initial due diligence to closing and post-transaction integration;
• Assist with post-acquisition integration and performance management/monitoring.
• Investor Relations:
  • Organize and manage logistics for investor meetings, earnings calls, conferences, and presentations;
  • Distribute quarterly earnings reports, press releases, and other financial communications;
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, analyst reports, and industry trade press.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting:
  • Develop financial models and forecasts to support investor and Board communications;
  • Analyze economic and financial data using self-developed financial modeling and standard software;

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or accounting;
• 1-3 years of experience in corporate development, private equity, venture capital or investment banking;
• Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities and high level of proficiency in Excel;
• Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to convey key messaging to the management team and other senior audiences;
• Effective oral communication skills with ability to manage outside agencies professionally and coordinate complex logistics with executive-level candidates;
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage time, and prioritize tasks;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative, creative problem solving and leadership;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

To Apply

To be considered for a position, please submit:

• Resume – please include current contact information;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

Career Growth and Benefits 

• CRA’s robust skills development programs encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 days a week working in the office (which may include travel to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined by project demands in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.