Corporate Development Associate (0EBC8FE)

About the Role

Referment is working with a global investment and technology firm seeking a Corporate Development Associate in New York City. The Corporate Development team sits at the centre of the firm's growth agenda, proposing, developing, and executing high-priority initiatives that expand the business. This role offers early exposure to senior decision-makers and the chance to shape the firm's direction.

The Role You'll

• Propose, research, and execute new business ideas, moving from open-ended strategic questions to concrete plans and outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage critical projects across the firm.
• Work with teams across the organization to generate and develop new products.
• Contribute to corporate strategy and regularly present recommendations to senior management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

The environment is collaborative and intellectually rigorous: ideas are judged on their merits, and you'll be expected to translate strategic thinking into structured, actionable plans.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or graduate degree.
• An impressive record of academic or professional achievement.
• Up to three years of work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication – ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable recommendations for senior audiences.

Prior finance knowledge or experience is not required. Past associates have come from fields including law, engineering, basic science research, philosophy, computer science, and government.

Compensation

• Expected annual base salary: $135,000 to $160,000.
• Compensation and benefits package includes:
• Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus (guaranteed in the first year).
• Medical and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) contribution matching.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Family building benefits.
• Charitable gift match program.