Director, Corporate Development

Western Union • 80 Pine Street, NY

97d • $171,840 - $229,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Development Director will lead the evaluation and execution of M&A transactions. This individual will work across all aspects of the deal process including qualitative and quantitative analysis to support targeting, preparing deal overviews and recommendations to senior management, financial modeling, due diligence, transition and post-merger integration, and investment performance tracking. This person should have strong work ethic and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, often supporting multiple projects in parallel. The Corporate Development Director will report to the Head of Corporate Development.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in investment banking, valuation, private equity, or corporate / business development.
• History of leading M & A projects, prioritizing multiple stakeholders with limited resources.
• Expert financial modeling skills and acumen of valuation methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint to create presentations to senior executives.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience in Financial industry (FinTech, Banking, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Progress towards CFA or other financial certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A projects by facilitating due diligence and conducting financial analysis.
• Lead industry research, market intelligence and competitive benchmarking to evaluate and prioritize M&A and new business opportunities.
• Engage business unit leaders to drive and execute the M&A strategy.
• Valuation modelling and comparable analysis (public peers, precedent transactions, intrinsic valuation), as well as contract structuring and finalization.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry stakeholders, including bankers, corporations, and start-ups, to stay current on industry trends and opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Ad-hoc analysis for senior management.

Benefits

• Family First Program
• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees