The Director of Corporate Development will participate in the entire M&A lifecycle, from initial strategy development and target identification to due diligence & valuation, and post-merger integration. This role requires a candidate with strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, and prior deal experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute the company's M&A strategy aligned with overall corporate growth objectives.
Identify and evaluate potential acquisition or merger targets, in collaboration with senior management and business units.
Conduct market analysis to identify industry trends, competitive dynamics, and potential risks or opportunities.
Participate in the due diligence process by working across financial, legal, operation, and other departments,
Analyze target company financials and perform valuation analysis (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions).
Work closely with internal teams and external advisors to evaluate synergies, risks, and integration challenges.
Work with legal and financial teams to draft, review, and finalize transaction agreements.
Work with the CFO and M&A team in structuring purchase price, payment structure, and terms and conditions.
Work with the target company's leadership, advisor and stakeholder for the favorable outcome.
Prepare financial models to evaluate the impact of proposed deals on financial performance and shareholder value.
Present findings and recommendations to senior management and the board for approval.
Track and report on deal pipeline, progress, and post-transaction performance.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.