Director, Corporate Development (Hybrid)

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•$185,000 - $241,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Drive Transamerica’s inorganic growth strategy by originating and executing mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, and strategic partnership transactions end to end. Partner across Finance, Actuarial, Asset Liability Management (ALM)/Investments, Risk, Legal, and business leaders to support valuation, diligence, negotiation, governance approvals, integration, and value capture. The role is based in a hybrid office environment, with three in-office days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in Denver, Cedar Rapids, or Philadelphia. Occasional travel of less than 10% is expected to meet with external partners. The salary generally ranges from $185,000 to $241,000 annually. The position is typically eligible for an annual bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance, at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field.
Ten years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or financial analysis.
Experience managing direct reports or leading cross-functional teams.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
Experience leading complex, high-visibility projects with limited supervision.
Knowledge of the financial services industry and the organization’s business lines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Background in finance, legal, or actuarial disciplines.
Experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic partnerships.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Responsibilities

Source and prioritize transactions aligned with growth strategy and capital allocation objectives.
Build and manage the strategic pipeline using competitive analysis and market signals to define targets and investment theses.
Lead, coach, and develop the Corporate Development team and standardize diligence, financial modeling, and governance processes.
Lead cross-functional diligence to assess strategic fit, risks, and value creation, and drive recommendations.
Develop transaction financial models and return analyses, including statutory and GAAP impacts, capital and Risk-Based Capital (RBC), liquidity, and rating considerations.
Prepare executive leadership and Board of Directors materials supporting strategic decisions, including rationale, economics, risks, mitigations, and milestones.
Lead external workstreams with banks, legal counsel, and counterparties, including nondisclosure agreements, indications of interest, letters of intent, diligence plans, and closing activities.
Structure and negotiate mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, and distribution or joint venture transactions to optimize strategic fit, returns, and regulatory readiness.
Lead post-transaction integration and value capture activities, including Day 1/100 plans, governance, key performance indicator tracking, and issue resolution.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus for eligible employees.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and Reward Dollars.
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service, subject to the stated qualifying circumstances.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-Up Care Program.
PTO for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.