Financial Analyst

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach-one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world's most challenging problems. We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

Our Corporate Development team leads RTI'S mergers & acquisitions (M&A), equity investments and strategic alliances. We actively evaluate acquisitions and other forms of strategic partnerships that fit with RTI's strategy, mission and values.

We're seeking a highly motivated professional to join this dynamic team and play a pivotal role in advancing RTI's most important strategic initiatives.

This is a high-visibility role with exposure to executive leadership, investment bankers, investors, and target company executives. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full deal lifecycle - from financial modeling and valuation to due diligence, negotiation, and closing - all while helping shape RTI's future.

• Drive financial insights by conducting financial modeling/valuations, forecasting, and analysis to assess the viability of acquisitions, equity investments, and partnerships.
• Collaborate across RTI with corporate development, finance, legal, HR, and business leaders to evaluate synergies, risks, and deal structures.
• Lead due diligence workstreams, coordinating inputs across functions to ensure transactions advance smoothly to completion.
• Prepare executive-ready materials - company overviews, investment memos, Board presentations, and financial reports that influence decision-making at the highest levels.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscapes to inform RTI's growth strategy and identify new opportunities.
• Champion RTI's mission, ensuring all corporate development activities align with our values and comply with regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree and 3+ years of experience (MBA preferred).
• Strong financial acumen - experience with valuation modeling, forecasting, and analyzing investment opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills - able to simplify complex financial insights for non-financial audiences.
• Project management expertise - skilled at coordinating multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Tech-savvy - proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and market/company analysis platforms
• Collaborative mindset - a team player who thrives in cross-functional settings and can work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.).

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.