Corporate Development Analyst

Corporate Development Analyst

CORPORATE SUMMARY

Salt Creek Midstream (SCM) is a greenfield midstream company built to provide a full suite of midstream services and downstream solutions to producers in the Delaware Basin. SCM leverages fundamental and intra-basin knowledge to optimize the value of producer resources, reduce bottlenecks, and deliver higher netbacks to the producer.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position plays a crucial role in driving the company's growth strategy by analyzing market opportunities, evaluating potential investments, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the executive team to identify and assess new business ventures, conduct financial analyses, and contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans. This role requires a blend of analytical skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage commercial and M&A financial models
• Analyze the impact of short-term operational and long-term strategic decisions including commercial, corporate development, joint venture, and strategic opportunity evaluation
• Support a cross-functional commercial team with economic evaluations and financial modeling related to new business, system expansion, and optimization opportunities
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry data to support strategic decision-making
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for senior management and board meetings
• Support deal and contract negotiations and review key agreements
• Conduct due diligence on potential partners, customers, and acquisition targets
• Research and analyze regulatory changes impacting the midstream sector
• Assist in the development of long-term strategic plans for the company
• Prepare periodic market intelligence reports and industry benchmarking studies
• Contribute to ongoing financial reporting and successfully handle ad hoc requests from senior leadership and private equity sponsors
• Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization including executive management, project team leaders, and other commercial and finance team members
• Drive continuous improvement through developing, automating and maintaining reports and processes
• Advanced modelling experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3-7 years of relevant experience
• Prefer 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking with relevant deal experience
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Enverus
• Demonstrated ability to derive valuable insights from data
• Propensity to collaborate within a team and focus on continued improvement
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills