Director of Corporate Development

Embarc Advisors•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Embarc Advisors is seeking a dynamic Director of Corporate Development to provide clients with deep expertise and guidance across a full spectrum of corporate finance matters. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing diverse client projects, and leading a small team in strategic and financial analyses, presentation creation, and industry research. The goal is to drive successful outcomes for clients by acting as a thought partner and trusted advisor. Embarc Advisors offers a high-performance, high-learning, human-centered environment, challenging traditional finance career paths. The firm delivers expert advice in M&A, capital raising, outsourced corporate development, and strategic CFO services, supporting clients throughout their company lifecycle. The team comprises professionals from investment banking, private equity, consulting, strategic finance, and investment management, united by trust, shared purpose, and values like Kaizen, excellence, and perseverance. Embarc utilizes an internal operating system (EOS) for structure, accountability, and alignment, attracting ambitious professionals and purpose-driven clients.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience with private equity, investment banking, transaction services, transaction-focused corporate development, strategic finance, management consulting, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in M&A and fundraising leading full-cycle transaction execution.
A mix of in-house corporate/strategic finance experience with a background in management consulting, investment banking or PE / VC.
Experience working with start-up organizations.
Experience running a M&A and/or capital raise process from start to finish.
Proven capabilities in project management, including ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Proven success with independently developing presentations and other communication materials for executive leadership, external partners, and the Board of Advisors.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to develop audience-appropriate communications and complex issues in a simple and easy to understand manner.
Superior statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis skills, including advanced financial modeling, market research, strategic valuation and financial analysis.
Proven ability to utilize data to influence decisions.
Demonstrated strengths with financial accounting, capital markets, and M&A concepts.
Proven ability to structure analysis efficiently, ensuring accurate conclusions in a timely manner.
Demonstrated success with cultivating strong relationships with clients, potential targets, and leveraging third-party relationships to source deals.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively to successfully facilitate full-cycle transaction execution.
Demonstrated excellence with presenting to diverse stakeholders (including C-Suite, Board of Advisors, and external targets), and aligning them around a common goal, despite competing interests.
Proven ability to maintain excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated success with building and improving processes and promoting quality.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement financial and corporate strategies in partnership with the client.
Lead end-to-end project management, including work plan development, process, and project execution.
Manage Embarc team members and client teams to deliver on project goals in a timely and resource-efficient manner.
Effectively communicate across all stakeholders.
Drive optimal outcomes for all stakeholders, while meeting and/or exceeding client expectations.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with client leadership and key staff.
Identify opportunities where Embarc's financial and strategic services may accelerate the client's strategic plan and align with their key business objectives.
Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor to client's key leadership.
Develop and prepare audience-appropriate materials, including investment memorandums, reports, presentations, and financial models, summarizing transaction highlights, risks, integration plans, and other key considerations.
Ensure all work products meet Embarc's high standard of quality.
Provide updates and presentations to senior client leadership and Embarc leadership to enable decision-making.
Provide strong leadership in the recruitment, training, and development of top-quality talent, ensuring a high level of performance and productivity.
Build morale, motivate, and instill productivity and teamwork; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
Create a culture of continuous improvement for processes, systems, data, training, and people.