Corporate Development Associate (1145)

Corporate Development Associate

Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid)

Position Overview

The Corporate Development Team at Anaqua is seeking an Associate to join its Boston-based team. This role will report to the Director, Corporate Development and will be responsible for executing against high-priority strategic and operational initiatives and evaluating organic and inorganic growth opportunities. In collaboration with the VP, Head of Corporate Development and the Director, Corporate Development, the candidate will work cross-functionally with members of Anaqua s Executive Team and other key internal and external stakeholders to manage initiatives and develop analyses, insights, and recommendations. Core responsibilities will initially focus on Anaqua s Connectivity capabilities, working closely with the VP and GM of Connectivity on scaling that element of the Anaqua business; over time, the role s mandate will broaden to cover the entire Anaqua organization.

You'll Love This Job if You Like To...

• Manage high priority cross-functional strategic initiatives by aligning stakeholders, creating project plans, establishing milestones, and tracking progress against stated goals;
• Identify key operational initiatives to improve the efficiency, scalability, and quality of the Anaqua operating model by conducting root cause analysis, evaluating potential solutions, and developing recommendations;
• Partner with departmental and functional leadership to create fact-based, data-driven business cases;
• Conduct primary and secondary research on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and customer and partner needs;
• Evaluate M&A targets by developing strategic rationale, creating financial models, and assessing synergies;
• Manage M&A integration workstreams across product & engineering, sales & marketing, and operations;
• Present findings to VP, Head of Corporate Development, VP and GM of Connectivity, the Executive Team, and other key stakeholders.

What You'll Need to Be Successful....

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
• 2-4 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting (ideally within software and IP/legal domain)
• Ability to travel into the Boston office as needed
• First principles thinker with strong analytical skills, including advanced financial modeling
• Excellent project management, communication, and presentation abilities
• Self-motivated, attentive to detail, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Passion for technology, innovation, and intellectual property

Perks & Benefits:

• Hybrid or fully remote work model
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Casual and fun work environment
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 8 company holidays, plus 2 floating holidays

Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services. Anaqua s AQX platform combines best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators in large and medium-sized companies use the platform for their IP management needs. The company s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

Anaqua is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, personal appearance, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identification, family responsibilities, genetic information, spouses of protected veterans, or any other characteristic of status protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Lindsay Fegan, HR Director at [email protected]. We will work with you to identify and provide appropriate accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship on the company.

As a federal contractor, Anaqua also maintains affirmative action programs to implement out equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Employees or applicants who wish to review the full narrative portion of Anaqua's affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting HR Director, Lindsay Fegan during normal business hours.

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