Director

Director, Corporate Development (Americas)

Salary | Competitive

Location | New York (Hybrid)

HC15867

A global software and information services business is seeking a Director, Corporate Development to lead and support M&A activity across the Americas.

Working as part of a highly active corporate development team, you will be responsible for evaluating acquisition opportunities, developing investment theses, leading due diligence and executing transactions from origination through to completion. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company's long-term growth strategy through both acquisitions and portfolio optimisation initiatives.

Requirements

• 9-12+ years' experience within Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development or M&A Advisory environments, with a strong track record of transaction execution.
• Demonstrated experience leading acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investment opportunities from origination through execution.
• Strong understanding of software, SaaS, AI and technology-enabled business models, including recurring revenue dynamics and key value drivers.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills, including DCF, comparable company analysis and scenario modelling.
• Experience managing due diligence processes across financial, commercial, technical and operational workstreams.
• Proven ability to develop investment theses, assess strategic fit and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing investment memoranda, board materials and executive-level recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition and divestiture processes from initial assessment through signing and integration planning.
• Develop investment theses and evaluate strategic opportunities aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Conduct market, competitive and target company analyses to identify attractive investment opportunities.
• Build, review and challenge financial models, valuation analyses and business cases used to support transaction decisions.
• Manage cross-functional due diligence processes and synthesise findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Act as a key point of contact with management teams, private equity sponsors, investment banks and external advisors.
• Support negotiation of commercial transaction terms and transaction documentation.
• Partner with business leaders to assess strategic priorities, portfolio optimisation initiatives and capital allocation decisions.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members through mentoring, coaching and review of transaction workstreams.
• Prepare concise, decision-ready analyses and presentations for executive and board-level audiences.