Business Development Associate

Cisco

Cisco Associate sourcing, screening, and proposing investment and M&A opportunities. Working closely with business units to align strategy with partners and perform market analyses.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • California, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $128,500 - $179,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

source, screen and propose investment, partnerships and M&A opportunities
work closely with Cisco Business Units to align strategy with partners and other key constituents
drive detailed technology and market analyses of key sectors
develop detailed financial models including projections, valuation and investment return analyses
design presentations for senior management related to acquisitions and investments
perform business, financial, accounting, and customer due diligence

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years post undergraduate work as an analyst at a top-tier investment bank
Private Equity/Venture Capital (PE/VC) firm with deal experience
consulting or financial services firm
2+ years mergers and acquisitions experience
2+ years' experience with quantitative analysis including financial models
BS/BA degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred
Demonstrated personal initiative and excellent judgment
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate successfully in an unstructured, collaborative environment
Natural curiosity to learn technologies, business models and industry trends

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (for non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (for exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluationinvestment return analysisquantitative analysisdue diligencemarket analysistechnology analysisM&A experienceinvestment analysisprojections

Soft Skills

excellent communicationinfluencing skillsleadership capabilitiespersonal initiativeexcellent judgmentcollaborative skillsnatural curiosity