Corporate Development - Director
Director, Corporate Development - Premium Travel Company
A leading experiential travel and hospitality company is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to help drive growth through acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investment initiatives. Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will lead the full M&A life cycle and play a key role in evaluating and executing strategic opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead acquisitions from sourcing through closing, including valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiations, and integration planning.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities.
- Build relationships with founders, investors, advisors, and industry participants to generate deal flow.
- Prepare investment memos, board presentations, and executive-level recommendations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
- Support post-acquisition integration and value creation initiatives.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Strategy.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills.
- Proven experience leading M&A processes from origination through close.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.
- Travel, hospitality, leisure, or consumer sector experience is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $150,000-$175,000
- 15% target bonus
- Equity participation
- Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, commuter benefits, and travel-related perks.
Location
Hybrid schedule with three days per week in-office. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of the New York City office.
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