Corporate Development Director

PwC•Cincinnati, OH

20h

About The Position

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. Those in financial strategy and planning at PwC will focus on developing and implementing strategic financial plans to drive business growth and profitability. Your work will involve analysing financial data, forecasting future trends, and providing recommendations for optimising financial performance. Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Lead in line with our values and brand. Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership. Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same. Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking. Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers. Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together. Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm. Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. As part of the Finance Policy, Strategy, Leadership team, you are expected to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. As a Senior Manager, Corporate Development, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic growth of the firm through M&A and investments. This role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and executing transactions that expand our capabilities, industry presence, or talent pool. You will work closely with service line leaders, partners, and executive leadership to assess the strategic fit and operational alignment with the firm’s long-term growth objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma
8 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in economics, Economics and Finance, or Finance preferred
Other advanced degrees in a related field may be considered
Managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience within or working with a Big 4, or other global consulting / professional services business
In-depth analytical, financial modeling, problem solving and research skills
Proven executive presence, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Source and evaluate potential acquisition targets
Conduct initial screening for strategic fit, execution, client impact, and potential for capability expansion
Build relationships with leading investment banks, industry contacts, and internal partners to maintain and optimize deal flow
Financial modeling, valuation, synergy assessments, and deal structuring
Coordinate due diligence across service lines (e.g., legal, finance, HR, IT, risk) and manage external advisors
Present business cases and recommendations to internal stakeholders and executive leadership
Work closely with firm leadership to align M&A activity with long-term strategic goals and priorities
Support strategy development with market intelligence and competitor insights
Assess inorganic growth options to enter new markets, expand capabilities, or strengthen talent base
Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, recommendations and ad hoc projects for executive and board level stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor to partners and stakeholders