Corporate Development Director
Core
Drive merger and acquisition efforts including thesis formation, target sourcing, diligence, valuation, and transaction execution to shape the company's long-term direction.
Role type
Senior Corporate Development Director (M&A)
Builds
M&A target pipeline, financial models, valuation analyses, and executive-ready deal deliverables
Domain
Aerospace, defense, and aviation software sectors
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
M&A transaction execution, financial modeling, valuation analysis, market research, strategic analysis, due diligence management, cross-functional coordination, executive communication
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense industry experience, market intelligence tool fluency (PitchBook, Capital IQ, AlphaSense), AI tool utilization for deal automation
Technologies
PitchBook, Capital IQ, AlphaSense
Responsibilities
Build and maintain M&A target pipeline; Conduct market research and strategic analysis; Develop financial models and valuation analyses; Own transaction due diligence process; Support transaction execution with counsel and advisors; Represent company at industry events; Support integration planning
Seniority
Senior, high-ownership IC