Director of Corporate Strategy (M&A)

Talent Wave Associates, LLC

Mesa, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$216,000–$300,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Planning, Cross-Functional, Due Diligence, Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investment Services, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Management Consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Organizational Development/Management, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Sales Qualification, Strategic Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Mesa, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Are you ready to lead and innovate in corporate strategy?

About The Role

This position is pivotal in driving our client's inorganic growth through strategic M&A activities. You will identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities that align with the company's growth objectives, serving as a key advisor to the Executive Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement standardized M&A processes, governance frameworks, and stage-gate decision models.
  • Build and maintain a comprehensive Strategic Investment Playbook and robust opportunity pipeline.
  • Advise ELT and functional leaders on organizational design and post-merger integration strategy.
  • Lead cross-functional transaction teams and prepare high-quality materials for ELT and Board presentations.
  • Serve as primary point of contact with investment banks, advisors, and target companies.
  • Drive continuous improvement of corporate development capabilities and processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred).
  • 8–15 years of relevant experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or management consulting.
  • Proven track record leading complex M&A transactions end-to-end, including deal structuring, due diligence, and valuation.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation (DCF, comps, precedents), and strategic analysis skills.
  • Experience building or scaling a corporate development function and M&A playbooks.
  • Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite and board-level stakeholders.
  • Strong project management, cross-functional leadership, and post-merger integration expertise.
  • Global mindset with comfort in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Work Environment

  • Travel: 30%–40%


At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

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