Senior Associate, Corporate Development & Integration

Senior Associate, Corporate Development & Integration

Locations: Houston, Texas Type: Full time Posted: 30+ Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R-0005551

Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join Bristow, a global leader in vertical lift aviation. The Senior Associate, Corporate Development & Integration will support the company’s strategic growth initiatives across the full M&A lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, transaction execution, and post‑merger integration in a global operating environment. This role provides hands‑on exposure to complex transactions and cross‑functional initiatives while working closely with senior corporate development leaders and key internal stakeholders. The position is highly analytical and execution‑oriented, suited for a professional seeking to deepen M&A and integration experience in a global, operationally complex environment, with a clear path to increased responsibility over time.

Principal Responsibilities M&A Opportunity Assessment

• Support the identification and preliminary evaluation of potential M&A and strategic investment opportunities
• Perform market, competitive, and strategic analyses to assess industry dynamics and strategic fit
• Build and maintain detailed financial and valuation models to support transaction evaluation, scenario analysis, and decision making

Transaction Execution

• Assist with transaction execution activities, including due diligence analysis, data room management, issue tracking, and preparation of transaction materials
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, operations, HR, IT, compliance) and external advisors to support efficient and well-organized diligence processes
• Support deal structuring analyses and preparation of materials related to transaction documentation, approvals, and internal governance

Post‑Merger Integration & Performance Tracking

• Support the development and execution of post‑merger integration plans, including workstream coordination, milestone tracking, and dependency management
• Assist in tracking, measuring, and reporting synergy realization and key performance indicators
• Help maintain and enhance integration tools, templates, and playbooks to support repeatable execution

Strategic Projects & Portfolio Actions

• Support strategic initiatives such as divestitures, restructuring efforts, partnership evaluations, and portfolio optimization analyses
• Prepare analyses and presentation materials for senior leadership and executive review
• Provide analytical support for ad‑hoc strategic and financial initiatives across the corporate development portfolio

Person Specifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related field
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, or similar analytical discipline
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience evaluating transaction economics
• Experience supporting cross‑functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience supporting M&A or strategic transactions in defense, aerospace, or government‑contracting sectors
• Prior exposure to post‑merger integration activities or operational execution across functions

Skills

• Excellent presentation skills

• Detail conscious

• Results oriented and continuous improvement mindset

• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels including with leadership and management

• Highly organized with the ability to organize own workload

• Highly motivated with the skills and temperament to function effectively and efficiently in a corporate environment

• Exhibit a high level of integrity and confidentiality

• Ability to keep a level head when working under pressure

• Inspirational team leader and effective team player

• Ability to work creatively and apply defined systems of work

• Dedicated to promoting a positive image of the organization

• Proactive and enthusiastic with a willingness to roll up your sleeves

• Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• About Us

• Bristow Group

• With its headquarters in Houston, Texas, Bristow Group is the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry based on the number of aircraft operated, and one of two helicopter service providers to the offshore energy industry with global operations. With recent acquisitions of premium regional air carriers, Bristow provides point-to-point scheduled and charter transportation services, combining fixed-wing with rotary-wing services to clients around the world. Bristow has proudly served the offshore oil transport industry in major exploration and production arenas for 60 years and has been responsible for many industry-leading technological innovations.

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Bristow Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Bristow Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department.