Kela is a secure, open platform enabling rapid and seamless integration of commercial and military systems in service of Western defense. Designed and battle-tested by Israeli innovators, Kela ensures the West meets today's frontline challenges and evolves with tomorrow's innovations.
We are looking for an Associate, Corporate Development to join our Finance team, supporting strategic partnerships and equity/debt financing under the VP Finance.
What you'll do
Support evaluation and due diligence of strategic partnerships and commercial agreements with technology providers, integrators, and defense-sector counterparts, and help draft term sheets and partnership documentation.
Build financial models, business cases, and board/executive materials to assess partnership economics and deal structures.
Support equity and debt financing processes, including financial models, data rooms, and investor/lender presentations.
Support analysis of financing instruments, including equity rounds, convertible instruments, and debt facilities.
Help coordinate diligence processes with investors, lenders, and advisors.
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity/venture capital, or management consulting.
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
Familiarity with equity and debt financing mechanics (cap tables, term sheets, financing instruments).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Nice to have
Proficient in English (writing, reading, and speaking); Hebrew