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The Director of Corporate Development plays a leadership role in driving strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, and other corporate initiatives. This individual is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing opportunities that align with the organization’s long-term goals, while working closely with executive leadership, finance, legal, and business unit teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including deal sourcing, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and industry dynamics to inform corporate strategy.
• Build financial models to evaluate potential deals and their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess strategic fit and operational synergies.
• Present recommendations and findings to executive leadership and the board of directors.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including investment banks / brokers, legal counsel, and consultants.
• Support the development and refinement of the company’s strategic plan and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, accounting, financial planning and analysis or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.

The ideal candidate is both analytical and relationship-driven, with the business acumen to assess opportunities and the leadership skills to drive them forward.

Work Conditions

Work Environment

• Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Business casual attire

Work Postures

• Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, including paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours

• 40-45 hours per week with 10%-15% travel required

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Marketing and Advertising

Job Location: US-TX – Houston

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