Corporate Development Associate I

CEC Companies
Irving, TX
Job Description
Role Overview

The Corporate Development Associate works directly alongside the Sr. Director of Corporate Development on financial modeling and strategic initiatives that shape CEC’s growth. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role suited to someone with training in a rigorous analytical environment, such as investment banking, corporate development, or management consulting.

What You Will Do

Build and maintain dynamic financial models, create executive- and board-ready presentation materials, collaborate with operations, finance, and executive leadership, and contribute to building systems and processes that scale with the company.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and to the full lifecycle of live projects, with early opportunity to take on large project ownership. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, analytical thinker with strong business judgment and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, or a similar analytical role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • Proven experience with financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence
  • Experience in a high-growth, industrials, infrastructure, or services-oriented business preferred

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) or other retirement plan
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, etc.)
  • Paid holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
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