Corporate Development & M&A Analyst (Part Time)

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to support our Corporate Development & M&A team within the telecommunications industry in a blended analyst/administrative capacity. This role is ideal for a current undergraduate or graduate student interested in gaining hands-on exposure to both the administrative operations and early-stage analytical work of a fast-paced corporate development function. Working approximately 20 hours per week, this individual will split time between general administrative support (scheduling, document organization, data management) and introductory analyst tasks (basic research, spreadsheet and data support, and assistance with deal materials). Key Responsibilities: Organize, label, and maintain deal files, virtual data rooms, and transaction trackers, ensuring documents are accurately filed and version-controlled Assist with the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of presentations, deal summaries, board materials, and other Corporate Development deliverables in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Support tracking of due diligence request lists and follow up with internal stakeholders on outstanding items and deadlines Take notes during internal working sessions and assist in distributing action items and follow-ups Assist with maintaining confidentiality logs, NDA tracking, and organized records of executed transaction documents Conduct basic research on companies, industry trends, and market data within the telecommunications sector to support the team as needed Assist analysts and deal team members with populating financial model templates, comparable company lists, and precedent transaction summaries using data provided or gathered under supervision Help compile and organize competitor and target company profiles, industry benchmarking data, and market sizing inputs for review by senior team members Support basic data validation and updates within valuation and deal-tracking spreadsheets, flagging discrepancies for analyst or manager review Maintain deal trackers and pipeline reporting logs under the guidance of team members Perform other general administrative duties as assigned, including travel coordination and ad hoc project support Qualifications Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably in Business Administration, Pre-Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field Experience: Prior internship, part-time office, or coursework experience involving business, finance, financial modeling, or administrative work is a plus Preferred Qualifications: Coursework or demonstrated interest in corporate finance, M&A, investment banking, or the telecommunications industry Prior internship, work-study, or student organization experience involving administrative, research, or project coordination work Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Basic understanding of financial statements and valuation concepts (e.g., from coursework in corporate finance, accounting, or financial modeling) Soft Skills: Strong sense of discretion and professionalism when handling highly confidential and market-sensitive information Excellent written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables simultaneously Ability to work collaboratively within a small, fast-paced, cross-functional team and take direction proactively Strong time-management skills and flexibility to balance a 20-hour weekly schedule around academic coursework Technology Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and file management Familiarity with virtual data room platforms (e.g., Datasite, Intralinks) is a plus, but not required Video conferencing tools (Teams, Zoom) for coordinating with internal teams and external advisors Physical Requirements Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods Ability to lift up to 25bs. Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule of approximately 20 hours, primarily during standard business hours This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands . AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.