Director Corporate Development | Insurance

Selby Jennings is partnering with with a leading insurance and financial services organization is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to help shape and execute its inorganic growth strategy. This is a highly visible, individual contributor role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives across a growing platform.

This position is ideal for a corporate development professional or insurance-focused investment banker looking to move into a more strategic role with greater ownership, visibility, and impact.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and execute acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth initiatives
• Assess a high volume of potential opportunities and determine strategic fit
• Lead transaction execution from evaluation through closing
• Partner closely with business unit leaders to identify growth opportunities
• Build relationships across the organization and serve as a trusted strategic advisor
• Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and investment recommendations
• Present strategic opportunities and insights to senior executives
• Help shape and build an evolving corporate development function

What We're Looking For

• Corporate Development, M&A, or transaction execution experience
• Strong knowledge of the insurance industry
• Understanding of insurance capital, reinsurance, or related financial structures
• Experience evaluating acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on environment
• Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach

Industry Experience of Interest

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued:

• Life Insurance
• Annuities
• Group Benefits
• Health Insurance
• Medicare-Related Products
• Reinsurance

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct interaction with senior leadership
• Significant influence on long-term growth strategy
• Opportunity to help build and shape a corporate development function
• Ownership of transactions and strategic initiatives
• Broader strategic exposure than a traditional banking role
• Collaborative culture with a sustainable transaction pace
• Ability to make a measurable impact on the future direction of the organization

Location & Travel

While remote candidates will be considered, candidates should be comfortable traveling regularly to company headquarters in Omaha for relationship-building, strategic planning, and transaction-related initiatives.