Corporate Development Director
About The Position
The Director of Corporate Development will act as a core member of Advanced Energy’s Corporate Development function to help develop & cultivate our acquisition pipeline, execute transactions, and implement integrations. Success in this role means serving as a pivotal driver of Advanced Energy’s growth strategy—leading the full lifecycle of M&A activity from early‑stage market scanning and target identification through due diligence, financial modeling, and seamless post‑close integration. You will build strong partnerships across our businesses and corporate functions, helping champion teams evaluate strategic growth platforms and develop clear, data‑driven investment cases. You’ll expertly manage complex workstreams, organize and interpret key diligence findings, and influence decision‑making with crisp, executive‑ready materials. You will also cultivate relationships with potential acquisition candidates and investment bankers, maintain accurate and insightful pipeline data, and contribute to special projects that support our executive team and board. Ultimately, your work will directly shape the trajectory of Advanced Energy’s strategic expansion.
Requirements
- You are a strategic thinker who can translate complex market dynamics and financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive enterprise value.
- You are a relationship‑builder who thrives on partnering with executives, cross‑functional leaders, bankers, and external stakeholders to advance corporate growth objectives.
- You are financially fluent and highly analytical, with deep expertise in corporate finance, business modeling, and investment evaluation.
- You are a skilled communicator who can deliver concise, executive‑ready materials—investment memos, board presentations, and financial models—with clarity and precision.
- You are collaborative and low‑ego, able to guide cross‑functional teams through high‑stakes decisions while maintaining alignment and momentum.
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and modeling skills
- Strong track record for managing comfortably with ambiguity and having flexibility with respect to changing situations and differing views
- Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented culture
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives.
- 5-8 years of experience in Investment Banking or Financial Analysis
Nice To Haves
- Investment banking or consulting experience in relevant industries is strongly encouraged
- 2-year MBA from a top 20 business school
Responsibilities
- Participate, as a key team member, in the full lifecycle of Advanced Energy’s M&A process, from initial opportunity ideation through due diligence, deal execution, and post close integration.
- Work with Corporate Development and business leadership to identify, assess, and prioritize acquisition targets, developing detailed profiles and cultivating relationships with high potential candidates.
- Manage transaction and due diligence workstreams, ensuring disciplined project planning, cross functional coordination, and timely execution.
- With Corporate Development leadership, drive integration planning and oversee implementation to enable seamless transitions and maximize value capture.
- Support the identification and evaluation of strategic growth platforms to shape both organic and inorganic growth roadmaps.
- Build robust financial models and develop executive ready investment materials in partnership with champion business leaders.
- Collaborate with corporate functions and business unit teams to analyze valuation drivers, assess risks, and address critical deal considerations.
- Conduct and coordinate financial due diligence efforts, synthesizing insights to inform recommendations to leadership.
- Maintain and manage acquisition pipeline and contact databases, ensuring accurate tracking and visibility into opportunities.
- Engage with investment bankers and external advisors and prepare high quality materials for executive leadership and board-level discussions.
Benefits
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
