Lead - Corporate Development - M&A

About the role

The Lead – Corporate Development and M&A will support the team in driving strategic growth and value creation for the organization. The Lead will drive strategic decision-making by leading the development of robust M&A financial models and analyses to evaluate M&A opportunities or strategic initiatives. This role will also lead the identification, assessment, and management of risks as they relate to M&A and strategic project execution. The Lead will develop reports containing key information and insights for team and senior management and will make recommendations on business decisions to leadership.

The ideal candidate must be proactive in building relationships across the organization to understand and help solve business needs and will leverage those cross-functional relationships to drive optimal and efficient business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate the expected performance of credit programs or other business opportunities, including M&A opportunities; derive key assumptions using independent judgment and discretion, informed by organizational relationships and business knowledge.
• Leverage financial model outcomes and business knowledge to provide strategic recommendations on business decisions; proactively engage with stakeholders to gather insights and refine key assumptions, ensuring models reflect market dynamics and business realities.
• Support multiple facets of M&A deal execution, including due diligence, financial analysis, term sheet and contract negotiations, and implementation; lead certain facets in coordination with cross-functional teams and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and analyze key risks related to new business and M&A opportunities and ongoing partner financial performance; present findings and mitigants to leadership and/or proactively employ them using business judgment.
• Lead the development of reports for team leadership, including competitive benchmarking and performance analyses for credit programs and/or businesses; make recommendations based on findings and help craft communication strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 8–10 years of experience in strong analytical positions (financial services, consulting, credit card industry background preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 10–13 years of experience in strong analytical positions (financial services, consulting, credit card industry background preferred).
• Corporate development experience in the credit card industry.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Communication
• Pricing Analysis
• Contract Negotiations
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Big Data Tools
• Big Data Visualization
• Leadership

Pay

• Salary range: $125,400 – $200,600
• State-specific ranges:
  • California: $144,200 – $250,800
  • Colorado: $125,400 – $220,700
  • New York: $137,900 – $250,800
  • Washington: $137,900 – $230,700
  • Maryland: $137,900 – $220,700
  • Washington, DC: $144,200 – $230,700
  • Illinois: $125,400 – $220,700
  • New Jersey: $144,200 – $230,700
  • Vermont: $125,400 – $200,600
  • Ohio: $125,400 – $200,600
  • Maine: $125,400 – $200,600
  • Connecticut: $137,900 – $220,700
  • Virginia: $125,400 – $200,600

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short- and long-term disability) for eligible associates and their dependents.
• Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents after a 180-day waiting period.
• 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) program subject to manager approval.
• Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST):
  • 80 hours upon hire and annually (except Illinois).
  • Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and annually, plus 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave (must be used before FTO approval).
• Company stock purchase during offering periods in June and December.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.