Junior Corporate Development & M&A Associate (all genders)

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

Responsibilities

• Support the lifecycle of an M&A transaction, from initial opportunity identification and due diligence to deal negotiation, closing, and post-acquisition integration.

• Conduct comprehensive industry and competitive analysis to identify potential acquisition targets, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

• Build detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support deal evaluations and recommendations.

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and legal to ensure seamless execution.

• Present transaction proposals and recommendations to senior management.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, advisors, consultants, and other industry professionals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a related field.

• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch.

• Experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and fluent project management skills.

For further information please reach out to Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA partner via [email protected].