AVP, Corporate Development

OhioX; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nationwide seeks an AVP, Corporate Development to lead mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments and partnerships. You will oversee the full lifecycle from opportunity identification and due diligence to negotiation, closing, integration and value realization, while guiding cross-functional teams and external advisors.

You will build market insight, conduct rigorous financial analysis, and present evidence-based recommendations to senior leaders in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, strategy or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 12+ years in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity or related field.
• Proven track record leading complex transactions from due diligence to integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, screening and prioritization of inorganic growth opportunities.
• Direct comprehensive opportunity assessments including market analysis, strategic fit and valuation.
• Oversee transaction execution from initial contact to closing and integration.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors with disciplined governance.
• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, PE firms and strategic partners.
• Lead, coach and develop Corporate Development teams and senior leaders.

Skills

Mergers & acquisitions

Strategic investments

Financial analysis

Valuation

Due diligence

Integration planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in business/finance/economics

MBA preferred

Job description

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

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Job Description Summary

At Nationwide, Corporate Development partners with enterprise and business leaders to identify, evaluate and execute opportunities that strengthen long-term growth, capabilities and value creation. As AVP, Corporate Development, you’ll lead Corporate Development teams responsible for mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, business integrations and opportunity assessment across Nationwide. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, bringing together market insight, strategic judgment, financial analysis and execution discipline to evaluate inorganic growth opportunities and make clear recommendations. You’ll oversee the full lifecycle of complex transactions and partnerships—from opportunity identification and diligence through negotiation, closing, integration and value realization—while building strong relationships with external partners, including investment banks, brokerage firms, advisors and other strategic counterparties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Development agenda and oversee the identification, screening and prioritization of mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, partnerships and other inorganic growth opportunities aligned with Nationwide’s strategy, risk appetite and financial objectives.


• Direct comprehensive opportunity assessments, including market and competitive analysis, strategic fit, business-case development, valuation, scenario analysis, risk assessment and executive-level recommendations.


• Lead transaction execution from initial contact through due diligence, structuring, negotiation, approval, signing and closing, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors while maintaining disciplined governance and confidentiality.


• Establish and oversee integration planning and execution for acquired or partnered businesses, including operating-model alignment, synergy realization, culture and talent considerations, risk and control requirements, technology and process integration, and post-close performance tracking.


• Build and maintain trusted relationships with investment banks, brokerage firms, private equity and strategic investors, legal and accounting advisors, consultants and other external partners to strengthen Nationwide’s market intelligence, access and execution capabilities.


• Partner with senior leaders across Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, Human Resources, business units and other functions to align transaction decisions with enterprise priorities, regulatory expectations, capital considerations and long-term value creation.


• Lead, coach and develop high-performing Corporate Development teams by setting priorities, allocating resources, ensuring quality and consistency of analysis, managing performance and building capabilities in strategic thinking, financial modeling, negotiation, transaction execution and integration leadership.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

This job reports to the Vice President, Corporate Development and Venture Capital.

Typical Skills and Experiences

Education: Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, strategy or a related field. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Typically, twelve or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, strategic finance, management consulting or a related field is required. Demonstrated experience leading complex transactions, including due diligence, valuation, negotiation, transaction approval and integration, is required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Strong knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, transaction structures, valuation methods, financial modeling, due diligence and integration planning.


• Ability to assess complex opportunities, synthesize incomplete or ambiguous information, identify risks and trade-offs, and make clear, evidence-based recommendations to senior leaders.


• Executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions, facilitate decision-making and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


• Strong negotiation, relationship-management and stakeholder-alignment skills, including the ability to build productive relationships with banks, brokerage firms, advisors and strategic partners.


• Ability to lead multiple complex, confidential and time-sensitive workstreams while maintaining sound judgment, disciplined governance and attention to detail.


• Demonstrated people leadership, talent development, collaboration and change leadership capabilities.


• Proficiency with financial analysis, valuation methodologies, financial modeling and executive presentation development.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resource Business Partner.

Values

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility

Not Eligible (Exempt).

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. May require travel to meet with business leaders, external partners and transaction or integration teams.

ADA

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for AVP, Corporate Development : $175,000.00-$326,000.00

The expected starting salary range for AVP, Corporate Development : $175,000.00 - $291,000.00