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.
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