Corporate Development Associate Jobs in Conroe, TX

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bristow, a global leader in vertical lift aviation. The Senior Associate, Corporate Development & Integration will support the company's strategic growth initiatives across the full M&A lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, transaction execution, and postmerger integration in a global operating environment. This role provides handson exposure to complex transactions and crossfunctional initiatives while working closely with senior corporate development leaders and key internal stakeholders. The position is highly analytical and executionoriented, suited for a professional seeking to deepen M&A and integration experience in a global, operationally complex environment, with a clear path to increased responsibility over time.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

M&A Opportunity Assessment

• Support the identification and preliminary evaluation of potential M&A and strategic investment opportunities.
• Perform market, competitive, and strategic analyses to assess industry dynamics and strategic fit.
• Build and maintain detailed financial and valuation models to support transaction evaluation, scenario analysis, and decision making.

Transaction Execution Support

• Assist with transaction execution activities, including due diligence analysis, data room management, issue tracking, and preparation of transaction materials.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, operations, HR, IT, compliance) and external advisors to support efficient and well-organized diligence processes.
• Support deal structuring analyses and preparation of materials related to transaction documentation, approvals, and internal governance.

PostMerger Integration & Performance Tracking

• Support the development and execution of postmerger integration plans, including workstream coordination, milestone tracking, and dependency management
• Assist in tracking, measuring, and reporting synergy realization and key performance indicators
• Help maintain and enhance integration tools, templates, and playbooks to support repeatable execution

Strategic Projects & Portfolio Actions

• Support strategic initiatives such as divestitures, restructuring efforts, partnership evaluations, and portfolio optimization analyses
• Prepare analyses and presentation materials for senior leadership and executive review
• Provide analytical support for adhoc strategic and financial initiatives across the corporate development portfolio.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: (minimum education requirements, key skills and experience)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, or similar analytical discipline
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience evaluating transaction economics
• Experience supporting crossfunctional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Experience supporting M&A or strategic transactions in defense, aerospace, or governmentcontracting sectors
• Prior exposure to postmerger integration activities or operational execution across functions.

Skills:

• Excellent Presentations Skills
• Detail conscious
• Results orientated and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels including with leadership and management
• Highly organised with the ability to organise own workload
• Highly motivated with the skills and temperament to function effectively and efficiently in a corporate environment
• Exhibit a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to keep a level head when working under pressure
• Inspirational team leader and effective team player
• Ability to work creatively and apply defined systems of work
• Dedicated to promoting a positive image of the organisation
• Proactive and enthusiastic with a willingness to roll up your sleeves

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.