Senior Director, Corporate Development

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Corporate Development will serve as a critical thought partner to senior leadership, helping to shape, evaluate, and execute the company's most important strategic initiatives. Evaluate investment opportunities - including M&A - and drive cross-functional alignment on capital allocation and long-term value creation. Own high-impact workstreams, develop and mentor a team, and help build the Corporate Development and Corporate Strategy function to support the company's growth agenda.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in strategic finance, corporate strategy, investment banking, or management consulting.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience, including managing teams and/or leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to develop and articulate compelling financial insights.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise; adept in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing senior executives and building consensus across functions.
• Strong project management capabilities; able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to driving long-term value creation.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CFA, or related advanced degree/certification is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a capital-intensive, consumer-facing industry (e.g., cruise, travel, hospitality, transportation, or infrastructure) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in supporting M&A, capital planning, and long-range strategic development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight and financial rigor to business cases, strategic initiatives, and executive decision-making.
• Own financial modeling, valuation, and diligence processes for new investments, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
• Prepare and present investment cases and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the board.
• Lead key components of the long-range planning process, ensuring financial plans are closely aligned with strategic priorities.
• Act as a key liaison between strategy, finance and business units - ensuring alignment between financial goals and operational execution.
• Collaborate with corporate strategy, operations, and business line leadership to evaluate, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Drive financial insight into key business decisions, supporting functions such as new market entry, product launches, and capital deployment.
• Monitor macroeconomic trends, competitor activity, and industry shifts to inform corporate strategy and contingency planning.
• Lead scenario planning efforts to assess business resilience and financial outcomes under multiple future states.
• Mentor team members to develop strategic thinking, financial modeling, and executive communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees