Corporate Development Associate - Digital Infrastructure M&A
Lambda· G&A
Hybrid (San Francisco Office (Second St)), Hybrid (San Jose Office (First St))$225k - $330kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Corporate Development Associate focused on end-to-end acquisition and strategic investment activities in data centers and digital infrastructure, partnering with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and execute M&A, strategic investments, and partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Support the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A, strategic investments, and partnerships to expand our portfolio of land-power-shell assets.
- Work cross-functionally with data center infrastructure, site selection, strategic finance, and legal teams on deal execution.
- Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence on potential transactions.
- Conduct strategic and financial evaluation of M&A and investment opportunities; communicate findings in business case memos and executive presentations.
- Track industry trends, competitive dynamics, and potential market opportunities to inform corporate development strategy, and keep stakeholders updated on the evolving ecosystem.
- Develop investment theses and market analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance our product offerings, distribution channels, or technology stack.
Qualifications
- 4-5 years of M&A experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with a specific focus on data centers, digital infrastructure, and real estate
- Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills: experience building real estate development models, merger models, and accretion/dilution analysis
- Strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize market data into actionable insights and drive high-impact decisions
- Excellent presentation and communication abilities, with experience presenting to executives and external stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing multiple complex projects
- Deep interest in AI, cloud infrastructure, and emerging technology trends—prior experience in the machine learning or GPU computing space is a strong plus
Skills
Required:Mergers & AcquisitionsFinancial modelingValuationStrategic analysis
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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