Director of Corporate Development

About the role

We are in search of a dynamic Corporate Development leader!

Operating as a thought partner and trusted advisor, the Director of Corporate Development will provide clients with deep expertise and guidance across a full spectrum of corporate finance matters.

Playing a pivotal role in the development and management of client relationships while overseeing a diverse array of client projects, the Director, Corporate Development will lead a small team in delivering expeditious and high-quality execution on strategic and financial analyses (modeling and FP&A), presentation creation, industry research etc., with the ultimate goal of driving successful outcomes for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Project management: In partnership with the client, develops and implements financial and corporate strategies. Leads the end-to-end project management, work plan development, process and project execution. Manages Embarc team members and client team to deliver on project goals in a timely and resource efficient manner. Effectively communicates across all stakeholders. Drives optimal outcomes for all stakeholder, while meeting and/or exceeding client expectations.
• Building relationship with clients as a trusted advisor: Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with client leadership and key staff. Identifies opportunities where Embarc's financial and strategic services (e.g. capital raising, strategic finance, financial planning, and M&A) may accelerate the client's strategic plans and align with their key business objectives. Acts as a thought leader and trusted advisor to client's key leadership.
• Execution: Develops and prepares audience-appropriate materials, including investment memorandums, reports, presentations, financial models etc. which summarize transaction highlights, risks, integration plans, and any other key considerations. Ensures all work product meets Embarc's high standard of quality. Provides updates and presentations to senior client leadership and Embarc leadership to enable decision-making.
• Talent Development: Provides strong leadership in the recruitment, training and development of top-quality talent, ensuring the high level of performance and productivity. Builds morale, motivates and instills productivity and teamwork, creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment. Creates a culture of continuous improvement for processes, systems, data, training, people, etc.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience with private equity, investment banking, transaction services, transaction-focused corporate development, strategic finance, management consulting, or a related field; including a minimum of 2 years of experience in M&A and fundraising leading full-cycle transaction execution.
• The ideal candidate will have: A mix of in-house corporate/strategic finance experience with a background in management consulting, investment banking or PE / VC. Experience working with start-up organizations. Experience running a M&A and/or capital raise process from start to finish. Proven capabilities in project management, including ability to manage multiple projects independently. Proven success with independently developing presentations and other communication materials executive leadership, external partners, and the Board of Advisors. Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to develop audience-appropriate communications and complex issues in a simple and easy to understand manner. Superior statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis skills, (including: advanced financial modeling, market research, strategic valuation and financial analysis, etc.), with the proven ability to utilize data to influence decisions. Demonstrated strengths with financial accounting, capital markets, and M&A concepts. Proven ability to structure analysis efficiently, ensuring accurate conclusions in a timely manner. Demonstrated success with cultivating strong relationships with clients, potential targets, and with leveraging third-party relationships to source deals. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively to successfully facilitate full-cycle transaction execution. Demonstrated excellence with presenting to diverse stakeholders (including C-Suite, Board of Advisors, and external targets), and aligning them around a common goal, despite competing interests. Proven ability to maintain excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated success with building and improving processes and promoting quality.

Why Join the Embarc Team?

• The agility and influence of a fast-growing firm where your contributions shape the business
• The intellectual rigor of top-tier advisory work without the burnout culture of traditional finance
• The flexibility to grow at your own pace, whether that means leaning into leadership, deepening your technical expertise, or exploring new service lines
• Frontline exposure to scaling companies without having to bet your career on a single startup
• A strong culture of trust, ownership, and continuous learning
• A path to shared success, with opportunities to participate in the upside
• A fully remote work environment, supported by structured operations (EOS) to keep us aligned and effective

Our benefits

• Competitive compensation plus semi-annual performance bonuses
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match after one year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited vacation time and paid sick leave
• Short-term disability insurance
• Three team offsites per year, allowing the team to connect, recharge, and grow together