Sr. Manager, Corporate Development

Scheduled work from home days

Monday through Thursday on site in Franklin Lakes, NJ and Friday remote

Full Time

• Minimum of five years business experience in investment banking and corporate development associated with M&A; ideal candidate will have experience in both environments but will consider someone in investment banking who wants to be part of a corporate development team
• Must have hands on experience with financial modeling related to M&A; the person in this role will handle the modeling

The Senior Manager Corporate Development will play a critical role supporting our M&A process from start to finish working closely with senior Corporate Development leadership in developing M&A strategies, identifying potential targets, and overseeing all aspects of transaction execution.

• Work in close partnership with business unit leadership to develop investment theses for potential acquisitions and create detailed operating models to stress test key assumptions.
• Build financial models and related analyses, including discounted cash flow, LBO, merger consequences and investment returns for potential transactions.
• Play a key role in the development of transactional plans required to evaluate and complete transactions.
• Lead all aspects of the due diligence process that would include planning, execution, leadership reviews etc.
• Help to identify deal risks and work with business unit and functional leaders to assess and devise solutions.
• Lead and motivate deal teams comprised of both internal associates and external advisor relationships (investment banks, law firms, industry consultants, accounting firms).
• Build partnerships with business units, regional representatives, and functions to enhance overall transactional process and understand strategic priorities.
• Support teams performing industry and competitive research, often in partnership with corporate strategy and business unit SMEs, to support M&A strategy and inform senior leadership.

• B.A. or B.S. degree. Background in finance or accounting preferred.
• Minimum of five years business experience in investment banking, corporate finance and/or corporate development/M&A.

• History of outstanding academic and professional achievement.
• Demonstrated quantitative and strategic thinking aptitude.
• Experience structuring, negotiating and closing business development-related transactions.
• Strong capabilities in understanding and structuring complex transaction documents.
• Experience leading robust, multifunctional due diligence efforts.
• Ability to partner with attorneys and other deal professionals in developing and evolving transaction structures, integrating due diligence findings and driving successful negotiation outcomes.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), leadership, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams.
• Exemplary attention to detail in all aspects of work product.
• Positive attitude, a strong work ethic and ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• M.B.A. or equivalent degree preferred.
• Experience in the life sciences, medical or health care industry preferred.