What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Development Associate Intern position at Gen?
About The Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Team
Gen Digital's Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships team is part of the core leadership team that drives the future strategic direction of the business. The team's core responsibility includes developing a long-term strategic roadmap, analyzing market activity, sourcing, evaluating, building relationships with target companies, and executing an inorganic roadmap (strategic partnerships and M&A transactions).
We are seeking a high-performing Corporate Development MBA Intern to join our team for Summer 2025. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on high-impact projects that inform Gen’s long-term growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and understand Gen’s strategic objectives, as well as industry trends to identify, recommend and pursue companies/technologies that can meet those objectives
Conduct research and analysis on potential areas for expansion and targets for partnership or acquisition
Build financial models to evaluate the potential impact of proposed transactions.
Prepare presentation materials and proposals to communicate recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional teams (product, finance, compliance, legal, accounting, etc.) to drive the deal closing process.
Review existing strategic partnership contracts for potential areas of expansion, cost optimization, and renewal opportunities.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing MBA (1 year completed) from top-tier institution
Demonstrated analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation and other quantitative analyses
Demonstrated experience influencing and communicating effectively across all levels and teams across the organization
High degree of intellectual curiosity and a passion for technology, cybersecurity, and fintech
Prior experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development / strategy a plus
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to C-suite decision-making and strategic projects at a public company
Hands-on experience in M&A, corporate investing, and strategic partnerships
Professional development
A collaborative and high-energy work environment where you can learn and make an impact
Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity. We base employment decisions on merit, experience, and business needs, without considering race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or other unlawful factors. Gen prohibits discrimination based on these protected characteristics and recruits talented candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We consider individuals with arrest and conviction records and do not discriminate against employees for discussing their own pay or that of other employees or applicants. Learn more about pay transparency.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Gen Digital's Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships team is part of the core leadership team that drives the future strategic direction of the business. The team's core responsibility includes developing a long-term strategic roadmap, analyzing market activity, sourcing, evaluating, building relationships with target companies, and executing an inorganic roadmap (strategic partnerships and M&A transactions).
We are seeking a high-performing Corporate Development MBA Intern to join our team for Summer 2025. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on high-impact projects that inform Gen’s long-term growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and understand Gen’s strategic objectives, as well as industry trends to identify, recommend and pursue companies/technologies that can meet those objectives
Conduct research and analysis on potential areas for expansion and targets for partnership or acquisition
Build financial models to evaluate the potential impact of proposed transactions.
Prepare presentation materials and proposals to communicate recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional teams (product, finance, compliance, legal, accounting, etc.) to drive the deal closing process.
Review existing strategic partnership contracts for potential areas of expansion, cost optimization, and renewal opportunities.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing MBA (1 year completed) from top-tier institution
Demonstrated analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation and other quantitative analyses
Demonstrated experience influencing and communicating effectively across all levels and teams across the organization
High degree of intellectual curiosity and a passion for technology, cybersecurity, and fintech
Prior experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development / strategy a plus
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to C-suite decision-making and strategic projects at a public company
Hands-on experience in M&A, corporate investing, and strategic partnerships
Professional development
A collaborative and high-energy work environment where you can learn and make an impact
Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity. We base employment decisions on merit, experience, and business needs, without considering race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or other unlawful factors. Gen prohibits discrimination based on these protected characteristics and recruits talented candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We consider individuals with arrest and conviction records and do not discriminate against employees for discussing their own pay or that of other employees or applicants. Learn more about pay transparency.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.