What are the responsibilities and job description for the CorporateCorporate Development Analyst / Associate Development Analyst / Associate position at Walters Hospitality?
Description
Walters Hospitality is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst / Associate to support the Head of Corporate Development in sourcing, evaluating, and executing new business opportunities. This individual will play a key role in shaping the company’s future by evaluating acquisitions, supporting transactions, and managing relationships with venue owners and operators.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and combines strong analytical skills with professional polish. This individual will gain hands-on experience in deal execution, financial modeling, and strategic growth initiatives while working closely with senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
What You’ll Do:
Walters Hospitality is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst / Associate to support the Head of Corporate Development in sourcing, evaluating, and executing new business opportunities. This individual will play a key role in shaping the company’s future by evaluating acquisitions, supporting transactions, and managing relationships with venue owners and operators.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and combines strong analytical skills with professional polish. This individual will gain hands-on experience in deal execution, financial modeling, and strategic growth initiatives while working closely with senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the evaluation of acquisition opportunities through financial analysis, market research, and due diligence.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models to assess acquisition economics, ROI, and performance metrics.
- Assist in conducting outreach to venue owners, operators, and industry stakeholders to source potential opportunities.
- Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and transaction execution.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners throughout deal processes.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Maintain organized systems for tracking outreach, deal pipelines, and deliverables to ensure smooth coordination.
- Periodically travel to evaluate venues and collaborate with team members in person, while otherwise operating in a fully remote capacity
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, management consulting, or corporate finance.
- Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, data analysis) and PowerPoint (presentations and deal materials).
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence in interacting with business owners, executives, and external partners.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities. proactive, intellectually curious, and comfortable making outreach calls and building new relationships.
- Texas-based candidates preferred but not required
- Other:
- Must be eligible to work in the United States; Walters Hospitality participates in E-Verify.
- Submit/complete background check; have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (employer-subsidized).
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
- Unlimited PTO and flexible work arrangements.
- Device & Phone stipend to support remote productivity.