Corporate Development Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the CFO/COO on tasks related to deal sourcing, qualification, initial rationale/pitch, financial modeling, due diligence, and closing activities.

• Provide assistance and support during M&A integration phases.

• Assess industry trends to pinpoint potential acquisition targets.

• Create industry landscapes and competitive analyses for board and executive-level reviews.

• Oversee diligence efforts between internal and external stakeholders.

• Evaluate diligence data and prepare presentations for board and executive levels.

• Manage the data room and distribute materials to relevant parties, serving as the primary contact for diligence inquiries.

• Develop financial models and forecasts for potential acquisition targets to guide valuation and budgetary requirements independently.

• Conduct low/base/high scenario analyses using limited information.

• Experiment with various business models and convert them into a comprehensive operating model.

• Handle inbound deal flows and facilitate outbound deal sourcing.

• Generate ideas, conduct research, negotiate, structure, and execute acquisitions.

• Recognize industry trends and cultivate relationships with startups, entrepreneurs, VCs, PE funds, bankers, and strategic partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years in investment banking and over 3 years in corporate development and/or private equity experience.

• Proficient in developing financial and valuation models.

• Experience participating in M&A transactions of various sizes, including acqui-hires, asset-only purchases, and full company purchases and integrations.

• Proficient in Excel (capable of building and maintaining complex spreadsheets).

• Familiarity with Google Sheets.

• Proficient in PowerPoint and Google Slides.

• Comfortable utilizing AI (Claude) to create automated workflows, memos, and financial models.

• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent written communication abilities.

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in or with the gaming, entertainment, digital media, or internet services sectors.

• Ability to navigate organizations with a matrix company structure.

• A strong interest in gaming and/or entertainment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Dynamic team culture.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Extensive training opportunities (unlimited Udemy + more).

• Flexible working hours and time-off policies.

• Equity and retirement programs, including a 401K match.

• Paid parental leave.

• An international work environment with a startup culture.