Director - Corporate Development & M&A
Core
Own end-to-end M&A and corporate development strategy, identifying targets and executing acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships to accelerate growth.
Role type
Director, Corporate Development & M&A
Builds
Proprietary pipeline of acquisition, investment, and partnership targets; leads full deal lifecycle from sourcing to closing and post-merger integration.
Domain
Technology, SaaS, and data/analytics industry
Required skills
Financial modeling, valuation, analytical skills, commercial judgment, deal lifecycle management, cross-functional leadership, strategic gap identification, risk assessment, network building
Preferred skills
AI application to M&A processes, B2B and B2C deal context experience, top-tier MBA
Technologies
AI tools for sourcing, diligence, and deal execution
Responsibilities
Define inorganic growth thesis by domain; advise C-suite on build-vs-buy-vs-partner decisions; lead cross-functional deal teams; own handoff from diligence to post-merger integration; build and mentor the corporate development function.
Seniority
Director, executive-level leadership