Corporate Development Associate

About Savvital:

At Savvital, we provide offshore staffing solutions and high-performing Virtual Professionals (VPs) designed to help modern businesses scale efficiently. Our clients don't partner with us simply to cut costs — they work with us to build capacity, eliminate operational bottlenecks, and reclaim their most valuable resource: time.

About The Role:

As a Corporate Development Associate you will play a crucial role in our M&A sourcing engine— identifying founders of promising bootstrapped businesses. Your work will be the front line of our growth, driving outreach, relationship-building, and deal pipeline development. This role is perfect for you if you are a natural communicator and thrive on conversations with founders and proactively seek out quality acquisition opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

M&A Sourcing & Outreach

• Identify, research, and map markets to find attractive acquisition targets
• Support in building and maintaining relationships with founders, owners, and intermediaries through project management
• Conduct high-volume outreach via email, phone, and LinkedIn to engage business owners

Initial Deal Evaluation

• Gather key financial and operational data to inform valuation discussions
• Collaborate with the team to qualify leads and prioritize high-potential deals

Market & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to refine our acquisition thesis
• Analyze key financial indicators to determine a company’s fit
• Work with the leadership team to refine targeting criteria and adjust strategies

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics)
• 3-5 + years of proven experience in corporate development, investment banking, product or a related field, with a strong focus on M&A.
• Proficiency in Excel and CRM tools, with strong analytical skills for data management and financial evaluation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong aptitude for relationship-building Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Enthusiasm for conducting market research and competitive analysis

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary: Market Competitive (commensurate with experience)
• Allowances: Premium Internet, Electricity, and Wellbeing allowances to support night-shift operations.
• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage.
• Performance Bonuses: Structured bonuses based on individual targets and account retention metrics.
• Annual Growth: Regular performance-based increments and clear vertical career progression.