Director, Corporate Strategy and Development

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the VP of Corporate Strategy & Development to ensure alignment among the executive team regarding the company’s long-term vision, growth goals, and business strategies.

• Oversee the cross-functional implementation of strategic initiatives, such as product investments, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and partnerships.

• Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to spot opportunities and minimize risks.

• Work with senior leaders to enhance the M&A evaluation framework, prioritize strategic categories, and identify potential targets.

• Create and sustain a pipeline of M&A targets and strategic partnerships.

• Manage all phases of the M&A process, which includes pre-deal assessment, go-to-market strategy, due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition execution.

• Lead capital markets execution in collaboration with accounting, finance, and treasury teams.

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations directly to the CEO and the executive team.

• Remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods, typically 7–8 hours per day.

• Utilize computers and phone systems, type, and operate multiple software programs simultaneously.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory; an MBA is preferred.

• Over 10 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, corporate strategy, or corporate finance.

• Preference for experience within the software sector.

• At least 2 years of experience at a leading investment bank.

• Extensive experience in M&A execution and corporate financing.

• Proven success in leading multiple M&A transactions.

• Strong results-oriented mindset.

• Ability to think independently and work strategically as well as at a detailed level.

• Exceptional work ethic with the capability to manage various complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in presenting to C-suite executives and leadership teams.

• Strong quantitative skills.

• Extensive experience in financial modeling.

• Profound understanding of financial markets.

• In-depth knowledge of the software industry.

• Strong business and technical acumen.

• Ability to quickly comprehend complex technical and financial concepts.

• Capability to sit for extended periods, typically 7–8 hours daily.

• Proficient in operating computers and phone systems, typing, and using multiple software programs simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Employee perks supporting employees, families, and finances.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Annual bonus.

• Grant of restricted stock units based on individual performance.

• Comprehensive range of benefits.