Senior Manager, Corporate Development
We are partnering with a high-growth industrials company in Northern Virginia that is looking to add a Senior Manager of Corporate Development to its team. This individual will play a key role in shaping and executing the company's M&A strategy, identifying opportunities for growth, and partnering closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
This is a highly visible position offering exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to lead acquisitions from initial evaluation through closing and integration.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic growth opportunities.
- Manage the full transaction lifecycle, including sourcing, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, execution, and integration.
- Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and investment recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Partner with senior executives to assess inorganic growth opportunities and long-term business initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional diligence efforts across finance, operations, legal, commercial teams, and external advisors.
- Prepare presentations and recommendations for executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
- Build relationships with investment bankers, industry professionals, consultants, and potential acquisition targets.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging market opportunities to support strategic planning.
- Assist with post-close integration activities to ensure successful execution and value creation.
- Help build and enhance the corporate development function while mentoring junior team members.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory Services, or another transaction-focused environment.
- Proven experience supporting or leading M&A transactions.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with experience interacting with senior leadership.
- Strategic mindset with strong commercial judgment and attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. MBA and/or CFA preferred.
Why This Opportunity?
- Direct impact on the company's growth strategy and acquisition agenda.
- Significant exposure to executive leadership and key strategic decisions.
- Opportunity to lead transactions from origination through integration.
- High-visibility role with strong long-term career growth potential.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where you'll have the ability to make an immediate impact.
If you're currently in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or transaction advisory and are interested in joining a growing industrial platform where you can drive M&A strategy and execution, we'd love to connect.
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