VP, Corporate Development

Amwins•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amwins is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development to lead research and strategy projects requested by management, with high visibility to the executive leadership team. The role helps drive company growth through strategic investments and acquisitions and joins the team responsible for executing transactions globally. Amwins has acquired fifty-eight firms since 2002, and M&A is an integral part of its go-forward strategy. Beyond control deals, the position supports divestitures, capital markets analysis and decisions, post-acquisition integration, portfolio data and analytics, and other strategic projects.

Requirements

6–10+ years of M&A experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a combination of these fields.
Experience with purchase and ancillary legal agreements, M&A, and valuation.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience evaluating, negotiating, and closing acquisition deals.
Success leading end-to-end processes for business growth.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, advisors, and industry contacts.
Conduct initial evaluations of investment opportunities, including market trends and the competitive landscape.
Lead and oversee due diligence for potential investments.
Analyze financial metrics, valuation models, and market data.
Coordinate due diligence efforts with external advisors.
Develop, review, and refine complex financial models, such as LBO models.
Validate key assumptions, run sensitivity analyses, and generate financial scenarios.
Play a lead role in transaction execution, including negotiating and structuring deals.
Collaborate with the legal team to manage transaction documentation.
Lead research and strategy projects requested by management.
Support divestitures, capital markets analysis and decisions, post-acquisition integration, portfolio data and analytics, and other strategic projects.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day of employment.
Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser available for California employees.
Mental health support, including virtual therapy, digital coaching, and 24/7 EAP counseling.
Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account with company contributions.
Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter benefits.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
Voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection coverage options.
Retiree medical benefits available for Medicare-eligible retirees.
401(k) with company match.
Generous paid time off and company holiday schedule.
Collaborative, continuing-education-focused work environment.
Career advancement opportunities.