Ascend Learning, Inc.
Senior Corporate Development Associate (Personal Services)
Ascend Learning is a national leader in data driven, online educational solutions for learners, educators and employers in high-growth, licensure-driven professions spanning healthcare, fitness and wellness, skilled trades, insurance and financial services. We are passionate about accelerating learning while impacting job readiness, employment success and employee retention with the belief that our work changes lives.
Our culture is intentionally results-driven and selfless with a relentless focus on our customers. We believe in trust, transparency, freedom and responsibility with a commitment to meritocracy, inclusion and diversity of thought. Continual investment in our over 1400 employees is also a core principle realized through ongoing professional development and providing opportunities to grow, develop and lead. Ascend Learning is headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and remote workers in cities across the U.S. and in the U.K.
Ascend is backed by affiliates of The Blackstone Group L.P. (“Blackstone”) and CPP Investments (“CPP”), two of the world's largest asset managers and providers of private equity capital.
Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms and seeks to create positive economic impact and long-term value for its investors, the companies they invest in, and the communities in which they work. Blackstone does this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. As of December 31, 2021, Blackstone had US$881 billion in assets under management.
CPP is a professional investment management organization that invests the excess funds of the Canada Pension Plan in order to build a diversified portfolio of assets and help provide a foundation upon which 20 million workers in Canada build their financial security in retirement. CPP has grown and excelled as a result of the commitment of its people, their belief in CPP's purpose and their dedication to its fulfillment. CPP actively fosters a culture of partnership, integrity and high performance. As of December 31, 2021, CPP had C$539 billion in assets under management.
Ascend has made a substantial commitment to growth through acquisition, completing more than 40 transactions since the beginning of 2008. Our financial sponsors are supportive of continued investment to acquire companies that will further enhance Ascend's platform.
Ascend Learning is hiring now for a Senior Corporate Development Associate who will be responsible for supporting all parts of generating, managing, and executing mergers and acquisitions. This professional will be a key member of the Corporate Development team, working with senior leadership and will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Ascend Learning. The ideal candidate is an independent thinker who can make convincing, data-based arguments, enjoys diving deep into complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
This position will be located in Chicago, IL.
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Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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