Senior Director of Corporate Development
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We currently hire full-time employees in 34 U.S. statesFull-TimeDirector
Salary195,000 - 362,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 12+ years in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or private equity
- Required Skills
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
Requirements
- 12+ years in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or private equity.
- Consistent track record of leading and evaluating end-to-end transactions.
- Deep exposure to technology and innovation ecosystems.
- Strong strategic vision and business acumen.
- Significant experience in managing people and leading cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in deal execution, from idea generation to due diligence and negotiations.
- Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, valuation and problem-solving skills.
- Executive presence with experience influencing C-suite and Board level executives.
- Familiarity with marketplaces, AI, or HR/labor tech preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead End-to-End M&A and Investments Execution: Support Upwork’s growth strategy through identification, assessment and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures.
- Financial Modeling & Business Case Development: Build and oversee detailed evaluation exercises, valuation models, ROI frameworks, and scenario analyses.
- Executive & Board Engagement: Prepare investment/M&A memos and presentations for leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Integration Leadership: Drive post-deal integration in partnership with cross-functional leaders to maximize value capture.
- Competitive & Market Intelligence: Advance a disciplined approach to market, competitive, and ecosystem intelligence.
- Team Leadership & Development: Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the Corporate Development team.
- Ecosystem Relationships: Cultivate relationships with bankers, VCs, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
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