Analyst, Corporate Development

Crusoes mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability. Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, youll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure. About the Role: The Analyst, Corporate Development and M&A will play a critical role in supporting Crusoe’s inorganic growth strategy across its core sectors: Power, Industrial Process and Manufacturing, Real Estate and Software. This highly visible position will be deeply involved in all phases of mergers & acquisitions (M&A), strategic investments, and structuring strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate is a high-performing professional with robust financial expertise and transaction experience. The role will report directly to the SVP of Strategic Finance and Corporate Development. This role will be required to be based in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY. What Youll Be Working On: • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Divestitures • Market Mapping and Origination: candidate will work across the organization’s business units and functions in order to identify acquisition targets from a sector-first perspective. This includes creating and maintaining market maps, thematic research projects and direct outreach to targets. • Transaction Execution: Support the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, strategic rationale development, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and closing. • Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build and maintain complex financial models (Valuation and merger model, Accretion/Dilution analyses, and precedent transaction analyses) to evaluate potential acquisition • Due Diligence: Coordinate and manage cross-functional due diligence teams (Legal, Finance, Operations, etc.), synthesizing key findings and developing risk mitigation strategies. Work closely with third-party providers. • Market Analysis: Conduct industry and competitive landscape analysis within the Industrials, Energy, and Real Estate sectors to identify strategic market gaps and attractive investment opportunities. • Prepare and present on transaction rationale to Executive Leadership team (possibly the Board of Directors) Strategic Investments & Partnerships • Sourcing and Evaluation: Evaluate strategic investment and partnership opportunities that align with the companys long-term growth objectives. • Deal Structuring: Assist in the structuring and negotiation of terms for joint ventures, strategic alliances, and minority investments. • Business Case Development: Create compelling investment memorandums and presentations for Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors, outlining strategic fit, financial implications, and execution plans. General Corporate Development • Pipeline Management: Help manage and maintain a robust pipeline of potential M&A and investment targets. • Commercial-facing Activities: attend conferences and travel to various industry events in order to aid in origination and market intelligence • Reporting: Prepare detailed analytical reports and presentations on key market trends, portfolio performance, and deal progress for internal stakeholders. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal business unit leaders to assess strategic needs and integration plans. What Youll Bring to the Team: • 1-3+ years of experience in Investment Banking (Analyst or Associate level), Corporate Development, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory Services. • Direct experience working on M&A transactions taking a core role in structuring and modeling various scenarios and preparing transaction screening memos • Strong coverage experience or deep sector knowledge within Industrials, Energy, and/or Real Estate is highly preferred. • Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills, with an advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of translating complex financial and strategic analysis into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to senior executives and external partners. • High degree of professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines. • A proactive, self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently while being a strong team player. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field. Benefits: • Industry competitive pay • Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company • Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents • Employer contributions to HSA accounts • Paid Parental Leave • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability • Teladoc • 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule • Cell phone reimbursement • Tuition reimbursement • Subscription to the Calm app • MetLife Legal • Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $100,000-$140,0000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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