Corporate Development Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL
Corporate Development Analyst jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and Fulton Market, across private equity, financial services, healthcare, and industrials, with demand driven by Matter, Wipfli, and Covista. The city's dense M&A advisory and corporate headquarters ecosystem keeps openings active year-round. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you energized by matching top talent with high‑impact roles in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment? Join us as a Senior Associate Recruiter supporting Strategy, Corporate Development, and Corporate Responsibility, where your expertise helps shape the future of our firm. You'll build high‑performing teams, influence hiring strategies, and partner closely with senior leaders to drive meaningful outcomes. You'll have room to innovate, grow your skills, and see your impact in real time. If you thrive on challenge, creativity, and cross‑functional collaboration, this role is for you.
As a Senior Associate Recruiter, you attract, source, and hire exceptional talent across priority roles. You manage the full recruitment lifecycle end‑to‑end, including sourcing passive candidates, assessing fit, advising on hiring decisions, and ensuring a high‑quality candidate experience. You provide strategic talent solutions, build and maintain proactive pipelines for near‑ and long‑term needs, and deliver data‑informed recommendations to stakeholders. You operate as a subject matter expert, partnering closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to align talent strategies with business goals and deliver high‑quality hires that strengthen our business and culture.
Job responsibilities:
- Qualify new requisitions, ensuring details are accurate and job descriptions align with global guidance.
- Lead requirement intake calls with hiring managers; advise on recruitment processes, controls, and policies.
- Map talent proactively; build, curate, and manage candidate pools; operate as a market specialist.
- Source and pipeline qualified candidates across multiple channels, partnering with sourcing as needed.
- Evaluate, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
- Partner with interview scheduling to coordinate candidate interviews with hiring teams.
- Deliver a positive candidate experience with timely communication; share feedback and disposition candidates in real time.
- Act as a subject matter expert; influence decisions and manage hiring manager and candidate expectations effectively.
- Conduct pre‑offer calls; own offer negotiation and end‑to‑end offer management.
- Liaise with hiring managers, HR, and Compensation to secure appropriate offer approvals.
- Present recruiting updates to senior client groups and manage escalations effectively.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 5+ years of experience as a recruiter in‑house or within a talent acquisition agency.
- Experience sourcing and pipelining talent across multiple channels and for a variety of skillsets.
- Strong client management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and deliver a first‑class candidate experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to present recruiting activity to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client expectations and escalations appropriately.
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a broader team.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Financial services experience.
- Experience working for a large organization.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Are you energized by matching top talent with high‑impact roles in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment? Join us as a Senior Associate Recruiter supporting Strategy, Corporate Development, and Corporate Responsibility, where your expertise helps shape the future of our firm. You'll build high‑performing teams, influence hiring strategies, and partner closely with senior leaders to drive meaningful outcomes. You'll have room to innovate, grow your skills, and see your impact in real time. If you thrive on challenge, creativity, and cross‑functional collaboration, this role is for you.
As a Senior Associate Recruiter, you attract, source, and hire exceptional talent across priority roles. You manage the full recruitment lifecycle end‑to‑end, including sourcing passive candidates, assessing fit, advising on hiring decisions, and ensuring a high‑quality candidate experience. You provide strategic talent solutions, build and maintain proactive pipelines for near‑ and long‑term needs, and deliver data‑informed recommendations to stakeholders. You operate as a subject matter expert, partnering closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to align talent strategies with business goals and deliver high‑quality hires that strengthen our business and culture.
Job responsibilities:
- Qualify new requisitions, ensuring details are accurate and job descriptions align with global guidance.
- Lead requirement intake calls with hiring managers; advise on recruitment processes, controls, and policies.
- Map talent proactively; build, curate, and manage candidate pools; operate as a market specialist.
- Source and pipeline qualified candidates across multiple channels, partnering with sourcing as needed.
- Evaluate, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
- Partner with interview scheduling to coordinate candidate interviews with hiring teams.
- Deliver a positive candidate experience with timely communication; share feedback and disposition candidates in real time.
- Act as a subject matter expert; influence decisions and manage hiring manager and candidate expectations effectively.
- Conduct pre‑offer calls; own offer negotiation and end‑to‑end offer management.
- Liaise with hiring managers, HR, and Compensation to secure appropriate offer approvals.
- Present recruiting updates to senior client groups and manage escalations effectively.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 5+ years of experience as a recruiter in‑house or within a talent acquisition agency.
- Experience sourcing and pipelining talent across multiple channels and for a variety of skillsets.
- Strong client management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and deliver a first‑class candidate experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to present recruiting activity to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client expectations and escalations appropriately.
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a broader team.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Financial services experience.
- Experience working for a large organization.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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Corporate Development Analyst Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a corporate development analyst job in Chicago?
The strongest path into corporate development in Chicago runs through the city's large financial services firms, healthcare systems, and industrial conglomerates headquartered in the Loop and River North. Candidates with investment banking, private equity, or Big Four transaction services backgrounds move most quickly. Familiarity with Chicago's active M&A and carve-out deal flow, plus CFA progress or an MBA from a Chicago-area program, gives applicants a meaningful edge in this market.
Which companies hire corporate development analysts in Chicago?
Employers hiring corporate development analysts in Chicago right now include Matter, Wipfli, and Covista, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Chicago's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional private equity firms, and large healthcare and industrial conglomerates means openings are spread across both standalone corporate development teams and lean in-house M&A functions.
Are there remote corporate development analyst jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though remote availability is limited given how deal-intensive and relationship-driven corporate development work tends to be. About 100% of corporate development analyst openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common at larger Loop-based corporations. Financial modeling, market research, and due diligence prep are the functions most frequently performed remotely.
How can I get a corporate development analyst job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Chicago is a rotational finance or strategy program at one of the city's large healthcare systems, insurers, or diversified industrials, which routinely hire analysts who then lateral into dedicated corporate development teams. Targeting roles like financial analyst, strategy analyst, or business development associate at Chicago-based mid-market companies builds the modeling and deal exposure that corporate development teams expect. A strong Booth or Kellogg network connection also opens doors that cold applications rarely do.
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