Corporate Development Associate

Required

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking and/or private equity, including meaningful FIG experience, with M&A, structured finance, and/or leveraged finance experience strongly preferred.
• Robust skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications, as well as financial services applications such as Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.
• Intermediate understanding of credit investing is a plus.
• We desire the following qualities in all candidates:
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent analytical and presentation skills.
• Must possess strong critical thinking skills, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and a desire to take on greater responsibilities and leadership, all of which are essential to success at Aquarian.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both on teams and individually.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work directly with senior executives of the Aquarian team as well as the executive teams of various counterparties.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Aquarian is an equal opportunity employer. Aquarian is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience and unique perspectives. Aquarian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Aquarian makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.