Director, Corporate Development and Strategy

EverQuote • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

EverQuote, Inc., a fast-growing technology company, is seeking a Director of Corporate Development and Strategy to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director will be responsible for leading our evaluation of potential acquisitions and partnerships, and driving key strategic initiatives to enhance growth, operational efficiency, and shareholder value. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth environment, has strong judgment, exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, and brings a low-ego, team-first mindset. The job description below is a summary of the role’s typical functions and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and duties. The role is based in our Cambridge, MA headquarters and requires a minimum of 2-3 days per week in-office.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of professional experience required with a minimum of 3-5 years working in the technology M&A team of a top tier investment banking firm or private equity firm.
• An additional 3-5 years of corporate development experience in a publicly-traded technology company.
• Strategic-thinker with significant experience leading, influencing and driving priorities at the executive level.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, executing, negotiating, closing and integrating multiple acquisitions.
• Able to analyze complex issues and succinctly summarize findings into a business or investment case for review by executive management or Board.
• Possess excellent quantitative and analytical skills including proficiency in financial statement analysis, financial modeling and valuation experience.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and a bias for action; ability to act in a decisive, urgent and committed way to achieve results.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting required; MBA a plus.
• Specific experience in working with companies that are Internet marketplaces, fintech/insurtech players or in the broad insurance industry is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the CEO, CFO, and senior leaders across the business to evaluate new markets, build business cases, identify and execute potential acquisitions/strategic partnerships, and manage key strategic initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, prioritize and maintain a pipeline of potential acquisition targets and partnerships aligned with corporate strategy.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation analyses, and due diligence on potential targets.
• Drive negotiations and ensure optimal terms and alignment with long-term objectives.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and operational stakeholders to execute transactions.
• Develop board-level and executive presentations to support deal recommendations.
• Maintain market intelligence and competitive insights to inform M&A and corporate strategy, leveraging third-party data sources and research.
• Lead cross-functional corporate initiatives to analyze new market opportunities, expand market access, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Support the executive team on long-term strategic planning efforts through market research, business case development, and scenario modeling.
• Serve as the project management lead on high-priority corporate initiatives involving multiple departments.
• Prepare and present high-quality and concisely written deliverables to update executive leadership and the Board on projects / initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees