About the Role

Fido is seeking a Senior Associate, Corporate Development to support key initiatives that drive business growth and long-term value creation. This role involves transforming financial and market data into actionable insights, assisting with major transactions and funding activities, and informing strategic decisions across teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, works independently, and maintains a high standard of accuracy.

Responsibilities

Prepare lender and investor pitch materials and detailed financial projections.
Conduct analysis on debt capacity, interest coverage, and leverage ratios.
Liaise with lenders, rating agencies, and financial institutions to support the debt-raising process.
Build financial models, run valuation analyses, and develop scenario plans to support M&A initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors (investment banks, consultants, legal counsel) to facilitate deal execution.
Own end-to-end workstreams within transactions, proactively identifying blockers and resolving them without waiting to be asked.
Conduct due diligence on target companies across financial, operational, and legal dimensions.
Coordinate with internal teams and third-party consultants to ensure thorough, timely diligence.
Identify and clearly articulate risks, opportunities, and synergies in written and verbal form, with precision and attention to detail.
Develop and pressure-test business cases for new market entry, including sizing opportunities, assessing regulatory and competitive landscapes, and modelling financial returns.
Support the development of Fido's multi-year strategic plan, synthesising market intelligence, internal performance data, and macroeconomic trends into clear strategic recommendations.
Identify and evaluate partnership, distribution, and growth opportunities across existing and new geographies.
Work with leadership to define go-to-market approaches for new products or markets, translating strategy into actionable plans with clear milestones.
Provide competitor analysis, benchmarking, and industry insights to inform strategic decisions.
Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic factors affecting the business.
Surface insights proactively, not just when asked.
Prepare materials for investor presentations and shareholder updates.
Assist in maintaining relationships with investors, analysts, and rating agencies.
Work closely with finance, strategy, legal, and operations on cross-functional projects.
Communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or management consulting.
Experience in Big 4, banking, or a corporate development function is a strong advantage.
Strong understanding of M&A processes, debt instruments, and due diligence frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to develop or contribute to business strategy, market entry analysis, business case development, or strategic planning experience preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable building models from scratch.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.