Corporate Development Analyst at Hadrian in Los Angeles, CA

Summary: Hadrian is a company focused on building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing. The Corporate Development Analyst will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic acquisitions to support the company's mission to transform American manufacturing. Responsibilities: - Build and maintain a comprehensive database of acquisition targets across the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing ecosystem - Conduct proactive market mapping to identify strategic opportunities aligned with our technology roadmap and growth strategy - Develop relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and industry executives to generate inbound deal flow - Track competitive M&A activity and industry trends to inform our strategic positioning - Build detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, including DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and accretion/dilution scenarios - Conduct preliminary valuation analysis and develop investment thesis memos for leadership review - Support due diligence workstreams including financial, operational, and commercial analysis - Prepare board-level materials summarizing deal rationale, risks, and financial impact - Coordinate cross-functional due diligence teams across finance, legal, product, and operations - Manage data room setup and organization, ensuring all stakeholders have access to critical information - Support negotiation processes by preparing analysis and scenario modeling as deal terms evolve - Track deal timelines and key milestones to ensure efficient execution from LOI to close - Partner with operations teams to develop Day 1 integration plans for acquired companies - Support post-close value capture initiatives and track integration progress against key metrics - Document lessons learned and contribute to the development of our M&A playbook Required Qualifications: - 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate development - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field - Expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial modeling - Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and make recommendations - Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills - Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing sectors - Familiarity with manufacturing operations, supply chains, or industrial automation - Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines - Strong business judgment and strategic thinking capabilities - Self-starter mentality with a bias for action and ownership Required Skills: Financial modeling, Market intelligence, M&A experience Important Skills: Excel proficiency, Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Organizational skills, Project management, Strategic thinking, Interpersonal skills Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees, 401k, Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need., Flexible vacation policy