Corporate Development Associate

About G2 - The Company

When you join G2, you’re joining the team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users.

G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 100 million people annually — including employees at all Fortune 500 companies — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation and grow their business — including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, and Adobe. To learn more about where you go for software, visit www.g2.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

As we continue on our growth journey, we are striving to be the most trusted data source in the age of AI for informing software buying decisions and go-to-market strategies. Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK!

About G2 - Our People 

At G2, we have big goals, but we stay grounded in our PEAK (Performance + Entrepreneurship + Authenticity + Kindness) values. You’ll be part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other’s successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn.

You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our DEI and philanthropic work (like our G2 Gives program) because it encourages us all to be better people. 

About The Role

G2 is looking for a Corporate Development Associate to help shape the company’s strategic direction. This role works closely with senior leadership, including the CFO and CEO, on strategic planning, operational improvement initiatives, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

You will evaluate market opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and bring clear insights to support executive decision-making. It is a highly visible role where you can make an impact from day one while gaining exposure across the entire organization.

This is a Hybrid role with required in-office attendance in our Chicago Headquarters.

In This Role, You Will Support: 

Corporate Development

• Support all stages of the M&A process: sourcing, monitoring targets, evaluating opportunities, due diligence, deal execution, and integration.

• Conduct market and strategic analyses such as SWOT and TAM to evaluate business models and trends.

• Coordinate diligence across leadership, product, finance, legal, and other teams.

• Build dashboards and presentations to track and assess M&A opportunities.

• Support post-deal reviews and Board updates on M&A activity.

Strategic Planning

• Partner with FP&A and leadership on the annual strategic planning process.

• Gather and synthesize information, contribute to presentations, and help drive follow-up actions.

• Review performance of key investments against approved business cases.

Strategic Projects

• Lead ad hoc projects such as international growth analysis, build vs. buy evaluations, cost reduction initiatives, or new revenue model assessments.

• Provide support to the CEO on thought leadership and external presentations.

• Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and process improvements.

• Assist with investor relations by preparing research and presentations for meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

• 2 to 5 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, corporate development, or a strategy-focused role.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to executives.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides.

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Ownership mindset with a focus on results and data-driven decisions.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity

At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here. 

--

For job applicants in California, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, please review this applicant privacy notice before applying to this job.

How We Use AI Technology in Our Hiring Process
G2 incorporates AI-powered technology to enhance our candidate evaluation process. These tools may assist with initial application screening, skills assessment analysis, and identifying candidates whose qualifications align with specific role requirements. While AI technology supports our recruitment workflow, all final hiring decisions remain under human oversight and judgment.

Your Choice Matters: If you would prefer that your application be reviewed without AI assistance, you can opt out by entering your email address in the email entry field at the bottom of the Automated Processing Legal Notice. Choosing to opt out will not disadvantage your application in any way—we will ensure your materials receive a thorough manual review by our hiring team.
For additional details about how we handle your information throughout the application process, please review G2's Applicant Privacy Notice.