Corporate Development Manager
Core
Lead M&A pipeline development and deal execution to accelerate inorganic growth by sourcing, evaluating, and closing acquisitions in the foundry ecosystem.
Role type
Corporate Development Manager (M&A)
Builds
M&A pipeline and executed acquisitions for a typeface and font technology company
Domain
Creative software technology / Typography / Design industry
Deliverable
client delivery (M&A transactions)
Required skills
M&A transaction management, financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence coordination, deal structuring, negotiation, post-close integration planning, strategic market analysis, relationship building with founders and executives, cross-functional stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Experience in investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting, interest in design and creative technology
Technologies
Financial modeling tools, valuation software, deal management systems
Responsibilities
Assess potential acquisitions against strategic objectives; build and maintain an active pipeline of acquisition opportunities; lead transactions from evaluation through close; coordinate with Finance, Legal, and Product for diligence; support post-close integration planning; monitor trends in type and design markets
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3-5 years experience)