Sr. Manager, Corporate Development

Wonder Group • New York, NY

4d • $149,000 - $157,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Manager, Corporate Development to lead high-impact initiatives that drive the company’s long-term growth and value creation. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, owning the sourcing, evaluation and execution of mergers & acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and capital markets initiatives. You will play a critical role in shaping corporate strategy, identifying and prioritizing growth opportunities, and driving transactions from origination through execution and integration. This position requires a combination of strategic thinking, financial rigor, and strong leadership, with the ability to influence executive decision-making and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting, with a track record of increasing responsibility and ownership
• Proven experience leading M&A transactions end-to-end, including sourcing, diligence, structuring, and execution
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into strategic insights that inform high-impact business decisions
• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively
• High level of ownership, accountability, and bias for action

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Experience in a high-growth, pre-IPO, or recently public environment, preferably in the restaurant industry
• Experience leading post-merger integration and value creation initiatives
• Familiarity with capital markets transaction

Responsibilities

• Corporate Strategy & Opportunity Development
• Own the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of strategic growth opportunities, including market expansion, partnerships, and new business initiatives
• Partner with senior leadership to shape corporate strategy and translate long-term objectives into actionable initiatives
• Lead industry research, competitive intelligence, and market sizing to inform strategic direction and investment decisions
• Develop and maintain long-range financial and strategic models to guide capital allocation and planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Lead end-to-end M&A execution, including sourcing, evaluation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation support, and closing
• Own development of investment theses, valuation frameworks, and business cases for potential transactions
• Drive cross-functional due diligence efforts, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Support deal structuring and negotiations, acting as a key advisor to senior leadership throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Financial Modeling & Strategic Insights
• Build and oversee complex financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution, scenario analysis) to evaluate strategic opportunities
• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for executive leadership and the Board
• Develop high-impact materials for executive and Board-level discussions
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
• Lead cross-functional initiatives in partnership with Finance, Legal, Product, and Operations to drive strategic priorities
• Drive alignment across senior stakeholders, ensuring efficient decision-making and execution of key initiatives
• Oversee post-merger integration planning and execution, ensuring realization of deal value and strategic objectives
• Performance & Value Creation
• Own tracking and evaluation of investment performance and strategic initiatives against expected outcomes
• Establish frameworks and metrics to measure ROI, synergies, and long-term value creation
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, driving actions to optimize performance post-transaction

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
• Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior