What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Development Analyst position at Simon Group Holdings?
Corporate Development Assistant
Simon Group Holdings (SGH) is a family office located in Birmingham, Michigan. The organization started with the founding of Atlas Oil in 1985 by Sam R. Simon and has grown to include a number of key operating entities and investments within the energy sector, real estate, private equity, venture capital, and sports (amongst others).
The Corporate Development function at SGH focuses on:
- Identifying, closing, and implementing strategic initiatives and growth objectives for SGH’s operating companies.
- Identifying, assessing, and leading negotiations for strategic business strategies and mergers & acquisitions that align with SGH’s long-term vision.
- Building and managing a pipeline of growth initiatives, from concept through execution.
- Connecting the dots with key relationships and organizations/businesses for our portfolio of companies.
- Providing assistance to SGH’s legal function.
- Oversight of SGH’s marketing function.
- Collaborating amongst SGH companies and bringing best practices and working together for the benefit of all by optimizing people and assets across the portfolio.
Position Summary:
The Corporate Development Assistant reports to and supports SGH’s VP – Corporate Development on a day-to-day basis.
The ideal candidate is detail oriented and brings a high level of energy, passion for growth, and the character to always do “the right thing.” The candidate will embrace an entrepreneurial fast-paced culture, is hands-on, and can assist the firm’s next phase of growth. Competency in the areas of organizational processes, project management, business operations, and/or legal support services is required. Basic knowledge of energy, oil & gas, legal, and/or power industry is preferred.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate with the personal drive and vision to take the firm and its operating companies to the next level, with various opportunities for professional growth.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be organized and detail oriented, with experience assisting and following through on high level projects. Specifically, the Corporate Development Assistant will be responsible for the following:
- Identifying, Tracking, and Following Through on Action Items: Supporting the VP – Corporate Development by identifying, tracking, and following through on key action items for all ongoing initiatives for operating companies.
- Project Management: Supporting the VP – Corporate Development’s current initiatives by assisting with follow up and status of current initiatives across the SGH portfolio.
- Organization: Assist in filing and maintaining complete and accurate corporate records as it relates to the Corporate Development functions and operations.
- Basic Legal Assistance: Assist in completing basic operational and legal documents for portfolio companies and potential new business, including, but not limited to, credit applications, subscriptions and renewals, NDAs, payment setups, and vendor applications.
- Stakeholder Relations: Maintain positive relations with key customers, vendors, lenders, shareholders and other stakeholders.
- Other Duties as may be Assigned: SGH is an entrepreneurial organization and prides itself on being nimble with the ability to pivot at a moments notice.
Candidate Requirements:
The Corporate Development Assistant will be a uniquely talented candidate who has demonstrated the ability to be a hands-on self-starter. More specifically, the successful candidate will possess the following experience and qualifications:
- 1-3 years of general administrative support experience, including work experience with project management and/or legal assistance.
- Familiarity with the energy, power, oil & gas, and/or manufacturing sector preferred.
- Expertise and working technical knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Willingness to work in an entrepreneurial organization where the only constant is change.
Key Success Factors:
The successful candidate will need to possess the following critical qualities and capabilities:
- Work-style: Big egos and “silo” mentalities are not accepted. This individual must be as comfortable interacting with individuals across the organization and be able to hold colleagues responsible to deadlines and deliverables.
- Commercial Acumen: The Corporate Development Assistant will possess business and financial acumen with an understanding of how to interact with customers and counterparties with a professional demeanor.
- Collaborative Style: The successful candidate will be a confident, but unpretentious, collaborative person who recognizes that how things get done is just as important as what gets done. This person will proactively work with and collaboratively engage with individuals and groups across the company.
- Entrepreneur/Passion for the Business and Personal Development: The ability to act with a sense of urgency recognizing that all counterparties, including those internally, no matter how big or how small, are important. Members of the SGH Team are expected to wear multiple hats, roll up their sleeves and pitch in wherever possible to achieve the mission of delivering outstanding service and responsiveness.