M&A Corporate Development Associate, Compass
$90-110k
Real estate technology platform
Open for applications
Real estate technology platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$90-110k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help everyone find their place in the world.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ year of experience; finance, M&A and/or consulting experience a plus
- Self-starters with track records of excellence across strategic, operational, and detail-demanding functional responsibilities
- Past experience in sophisticated transaction/project management and executive presence
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
- Ability to operate, exercise judgment and solve difficult problems without direct supervision
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Competitive and dashboard-driven mindset
- Articulate in both verbal and written communication
- Ability to effectively lead client meetings and presentations
- Highly organized; ability to multi-task and handle multiple deadlines simultaneously
- High energy and positive attitude
What the job involves
- Compass is looking for high energy, driven professionals with sound business acumen, strong technical aptitude and natural relationship building instincts to join our Mergers & Acquisitions division
- The M&A Team is driving top-line revenue growth, making our 30x30 vision achievable. The M&A / Corporate Development team at Compass partners with our executive team and business leaders to drive growth and expansion into new markets and new lines of business
- As an associate of Mergers and Acquisitions & Corporate Development you will support the M&A deal process, including valuation, deal structuring, diligence, and integration
- You will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively throughout the deal process - supporting both the transaction side and some elements of the post-closing workstreams, with authority and autonomy to make a direct impact on the company
- You will also be asked to support other impactful projects directly for the executive team
- Compass offers a fast-paced, innovative environment where you will be provided the tools, resources and outstanding leadership to learn and take your career to the next level!
- You Will:
- Nurture conversations with key prospective acquisition partners that fit the performance and culture expectations of Compass to lay the foundation for a strong, long-lasting relationship
- Support the structuring and negotiating of deal terms that represent both the target’s driving motivations and Compass’ long-term goals
- Project manage transactions - liaising both internally and externally to facilitate a seamless process
- Report to company management on the effectiveness of revenue driving initiatives and make strategic recommendations
- Assist the M&A management team with revenue growth initiatives and develop strategies for expedited transactions, better process management and smoother integrations
- Work closely with Compass executives and regional leadership to contribute to the company's overall growth strategy
Our take
Compass uses an AI-driven platform to smooth out and speed up the process of buying, selling, or renting property. It functions much like a traditional broker, but employs tech to reduce the time, uncertainty, cost and friction of transactions for buyers, sellers & agents.
It's disrupting a sector so far largely averse to tech innovation, allowing users to close deals in less time than the industry average of 30-45 days. Compass is now the largest independent real estate brokerage in the USA, with over 29,000 agents nationwide.
Despite being a leading residential brokerage and competing well, Compass has remained unprofitable. While the company is replanning its cost structure to be profitable over the next year, it announced its third round of payoffs in early January 2023. Its profit-generating plans include expanding into mortgages, escrow & title services.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Nov 2019
$500m
SERIES G
Jul 2019
$370m
SERIES G
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Flexible Working
- Work From Home Opportunities
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time
- Paid Parental, Marriage, and Recharge Leave
- Medical, Tele-Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Commuter Program
- Life and disability insurance
- Maven (a support system for new parents)
- Carrot (fertility benefits)
- UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Company values
- Dream big
- Move fast
- Learn from reality
- Be solutions-driven
- Obsess about opportunity
- Collaborate without ego
- Maximise your strength
- Bounce back with passion
Company HQ
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
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Leadership
Robert Reffkin
(CEO)After 2 years at McKinsey, Robert worked as a Lazard Associate and White House Fellow. They joined Goldman Sachs in 2006, where they worked as VP of Principal Investment before leaving in 2012 to found Compass. Alongside this, Robert ran 50 marathons in 50 states to raise $1 million dollars for for youth education and enrichment programs.
People progressing
Neda joined Compass in 2018 as Chief of Staff to the CEO after a year at Sidewalk Labs. Following 4 months as Secretary to the Board, in April 2019 they were promoted to President of Compass East Division, and in January 2022 President of US Division.
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