Director, Corporate Development

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of deal execution, including target identification and engagement, structuring, valuation, business model assessment, negotiation, due diligence, risk analysis, and deal approval process.
• Establish relationships and partner with executives, managers, and contributors across our Global Business Units to develop inorganic strategies and execution plans.
• Cultivate and manage a deal pipeline in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external groups such as investment banks and advisors.
• Apply rigor, financial acumen and strategic business insight to support executive decision making. Evaluate strategic fit, risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities across potential transactions.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams to evaluate risks and synergy opportunities.
• Oversee the internal review and approval process with C-level executives and Board members.
• Collaborate with the M&A integration team to ensure seamless transition from deal execution to value realization.
• Help evolve Corporate Development processes, playbooks, and best practices to improve speed, consistency, and execution quality.
• Leverage AI tools and advanced analytics to improve research, market intelligence, financial analysis, and knowledge management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• Proven track record managing complex projects.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a buy-side transactional role (e.g., corporate development or private equity).
• Preferred experience within major corporations, along with a background in investment banking, or consulting.

Qualifications

• Judgment – Demonstrate sound decision-making, acting in a manner that is appropriate, realistic, and timely.
• Financial Acumen – Strong modeling, valuation, and investment analysis capabilities.
• Strategic Thinking – Ability to connect market dynamics, technology trends, and business strategy to investment decisions.
• Developing & Leveraging Relationships – Effectively cultivate and utilize professional networks to achieve objectives.
• Executive Communication Skills – Synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready recommendations and presentations for senior leadership. Creates compelling narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Analytical Rigor – Apply logical reasoning and analytical rigor to uncover essential facts and address core issues.
• Cultural Awareness and Adaptability – Sensitive to cultural differences, open to new ways of doing things and able to adapt. Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Energy & Endurance – Exhibits sustained high performance even under demanding workloads and extended periods of activity.

Skills

• Judgment
• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Developing & Leveraging Relationships
• Executive Communication Skills
• Analytical Rigor
• Cultural Awareness and Adaptability
• Energy & Endurance

Pay

The pay range for this role is $206,550 to $300,700 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.