Director, Corporate Development

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, execute, and integrate strategic growth opportunities.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis.
• Conduct commercial, operational, financial, legal, environmental, and tax due diligence.
• Develop investment committee and Board presentations.
• Negotiate Letters of Intent, purchase agreements, and transaction terms.
• Career development and management of the company’s global insurance strategy.
• Oversee all corporate insurance programs, including: Property, General Liability, Excess Liability, Directors & Officers (D&O), Cyber Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Professional Liability, Environmental/Pollution Liability, Marine and Aviation (where applicable).
• Lead annual insurance renewals and broker negotiations.
• Evaluate risk retention versus insurance transfer strategies.
• Review policy wording, limits, deductibles, and coverage gaps.
• Manage insurance claims and recovery efforts.
• Coordinate enterprise risk assessments with operating business units.
• Present insurance strategy and risk metrics to executive leadership.
• Develop and execute corporate real estate strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage owned and leased office, industrial, operational, and warehouse facilities.
• Lead lease negotiations, renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Evaluate site selection for new offices and operating facilities.
• Optimize real estate utilization and occupancy costs.
• Oversee landlord relationships and major lease negotiations.
• Coordinate facility consolidations and relocations.
• Develop capital investment recommendations for real estate assets.
• Manage external brokers, developers, and property managers.
• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning.
• Evaluate capital investment opportunities.
• Develop business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Perform return on investment analyses.
• Maintain transaction performance against investment assumptions.
• Aid in financing strategies for acquisitions and major capital projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or similar professional designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or strategic planning.
• Experience leading M&A transactions valued from $50 million to several billion dollars.
• Experience managing enterprise insurance programs preferred.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions and lease negotiations preferred.
• Energy experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Knowledge of capital markets and financing structures.
• Excellent negotiation and executive communication skills.
• Strong knowledge/capabilities in AI implementation (Claude, Chat GPT, Gemini).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics; and an MBA, CPA, or CFA
• 15+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of oil & gas markets, capital formation, tax-advantaged investment structures, renewable fuel incentives, and energy-related financing transactions.
• Proven ability to lead complex financial operations and execute strategic transactions.
• Experience in energy, commodities, or trading environments strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, capital allocation, and strategic analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational outcomes.
• Advanced business acumen with strong negotiation and deal execution capabilities.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed execution levels in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and advanced analytics tools to enhance financial and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life)
• 401(k)/ Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Friendly Work Environment
• Paid-Time Off/Company Paid Holidays