Corporate Development, Principal
Core
Principal in Corporate Development supporting the Head of Corporate Finance to evaluate and execute strategic financial initiatives, including financing, investments, joint ventures, and M&A across AI, advanced computing, and energy ecosystems.
Role type
Principal corporate development professional (strategic finance & M&A)
Builds
Strategic financial models, transaction structures, and investment committee materials for data center and AI infrastructure assets
Domain
Technology infrastructure, Data Centers, AI Compute, Energy
Required skills
Financial modeling, Corporate finance, M&A execution, Valuation (DCF, comps), Due diligence coordination, Market research, Cross-functional project management
Preferred skills
Investment banking (TMT/Digital Infrastructure/Power), Private equity, Infrastructure funds experience
Technologies
DCF modeling, Unit economics modeling, Financial operating models
Responsibilities
Develop financial models for data center developments and GPU procurement; Conduct scenario analysis for capital structures and lease vs. buy options; Support full transaction lifecycle from screening to closing; Manage valuation workstreams for HPC assets; Monitor AI landscape and energy infrastructure trends; Coordinate due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic decision support