Student Development Associate Jobs in Kansas City, MO

A Corporate Development & Strategic Investments Associate position is available at Garney. The Corporate Development & Strategic Investments Associate supports the company's strategic growth and capital activities. This role will work across corporate mergers & acquisitions (M&A), venture and growth investments, equity and debt financing for public-private-partnerships (P3), and private development financing projects.

• Work directly with senior leadership to support the evaluation and execution of transactions, including acquisitions, minority operating and passive investments, and strategic partnerships.
• Build and maintain financial models across transaction types, including valuation, accretion/dilution, synergy quantification, and entry-multiple sensitivity analysis; underwrite expected return profiles (IRR, MOIC) and downside scenarios for all investment opportunities
• Coordinate financial, commercial, legal, and operational due diligence workstreams across internal teams and external advisors
• Prepare Investment Committee memoranda, deal summaries, and executive presentations supporting decision-making
• Evaluate private investment opportunities across venture capital, growth equity, infrastructure-adjacent, and strategic platforms across M&A, IPO, and secondary exit pathways
• Monitor active investments and prepare quarterly portfolio reporting on performance, risks, and value-creation initiatives; engage with portfolio company management to track performance against investment thesis
• Support development, evaluation, and funding of P3 and privately financed projects; build and maintain project finance models incorporating construction draws, debt service (DSCR, LLCR), and capital structure scenarios; assess equity, mezzanine, and debt structures
• Support post-close integration planning and participate in value creation workstreams alongside operations leadership

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience supporting deal execution across M&A, investments, or financings
• Strong financial modeling skills, including valuation methodologies (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions), return analysis (IRR, MOIC), and scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Familiarity with capital structures, including equity, mezzanine, and debt; exposure to project finance concepts (DSCR, LLCR) is a plus
• Experience in M&A, leveraged finance, or infrastructure/project finance
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise materials for executive and Investment Committee audiences
• Sound analytical judgment with the ability to develop a well-reasoned investment recommendation
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
• High degree of discretion in handling confidential financial and business information
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial work product

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

If you are interested in the Corporate Development & Strategic Investments Associate position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com. 

If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruiter@garney.com and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.