Director - Corporate Development

Responsibilities

• Contributes to business growth by identifying, prioritizing, and evaluating potential business opportunities and/or M&A activities that will sustain growth and competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Partners with key stakeholders to enhance internal and external review and consideration of potential opportunities
• Works collaboratively across Enterprise and supports business units in assessing the strategic, financial, and operational fit of potential partners
• Leads diligence processes for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, coordinating cross-functional teams across finance, legal, technology, operations, risk and business units
• Creates and oversees the creation of financial models and valuation scenarios
• Builds and manages relationships with the external ecosystem including key industry players, potential partners/targets, and investment bankers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, M&A, strategic partnerships, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or enterprise strategy
• Relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration), relevant graduate degree (MBA) highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, structuring, or supporting acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, or other strategic growth opportunities
• Prior experience with financial modeling, valuation, diligence, business case development, and deal negotiation strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of corporate finance and financial business law concepts
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and preparing recommendations for senior executives
• Superior oral communication, written presentation skills, including executive-level presentation skills