Director, Corporate Development (Hybrid)

About the role

Drive the company’s inorganic growth strategy by originating and executing mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, and strategic partnership transactions end to end. Partner across Finance, Actuarial, Asset Liability Management (ALM)/Investments, Risk, Legal, and business leaders to support valuation, diligence, negotiation, governance approvals, and integration and value capture.

Responsibilities

• Source and prioritize transactions aligned with growth strategy and capital allocation objectives.
• Build and manage the strategic pipeline using competitive analysis and market signals to define targets and investment theses.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Corporate Development team and standardize diligence, financial modeling, and governance processes.
• Lead cross-functional diligence to assess strategic fit, risks, and value creation and drive recommendations.
• Develop transaction financial models and return analyses, including statutory and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) impacts, capital and Risk-Based Capital (RBC), liquidity, and rating considerations.
• Prepare executive leadership and Board of Directors materials supporting strategic decisions, including rationale, economics, risks, mitigations, and milestones.
• Lead external workstreams with banks, legal counsel, and counterparties, including nondisclosure agreements, indications of interest, letters of intent, diligence plans, and closing activities.
• Structure and negotiate mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, and distribution or joint venture transactions to optimize strategic fit, returns, and regulatory readiness.
• Lead post-transaction integration and value capture activities, including Day 1/100 plans, governance, key performance indicator tracking, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Ten years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or financial analysis.
• Experience managing direct reports or leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience leading complex, high-visibility projects with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and the organization’s business lines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Background in finance, legal, or actuarial disciplines.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic partnerships.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Working Conditions

Office Environment, Hybrid
Occasional Travel

Salary

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $182,000 - $215,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
• 160 hours of paid time off annually
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program
• Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Give Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.