Corp Dev VP | Wealth Management | NYC

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York seeks a Corporate Development Vice President to lead sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions in a fast-paced wealth-management market.

You will build targets in independent RIAs, map markets, and manage a live deal pipeline, collaborating with senior leaders to drive strategic growth.

Strong financial modeling and deal-structuring skills are essential for success in this high-exposure role.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development or a related M&A environment.
• Strong financial modeling and transaction execution skills.
• Exposure to FIG, wealth management, or asset management is a plus.
• Interest in origination and building relationships with potential acquisition targets.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated career progression and strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end M&A execution, including financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Identify and evaluate acquisition targets within the independent RIA landscape.
• Contribute to origination through market mapping, outreach, and relationship development.
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities and assist in advancing deals from contact to close.
• Conduct industry research and leverage filings (SEC Form ADV) to assess targets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Market mapping

Relationship development

Transaction execution

Industry research

Communication skills

Job description

Title: Corporate Development Vice President

Location: New York, NY

Overview

A rapidly growing firm in the wealth management space is seeking a Corporate Development Vice President to join its M&A team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions within a highly fragmented and active market.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end M&A execution, including financial analysis, valuation, and deal structuring
• Identify and evaluate acquisition targets within the independent RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) landscape
• Contribute to origination efforts through market mapping, outreach, and relationship development
• Manage a pipeline of active opportunities and assist in advancing deals from initial contact through close
• Conduct industry research and leverage public filings (including SEC Form ADV) to identify and assess targets
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives

Candidate Profile

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, or a related M&A environment
• Strong financial modeling and transaction execution skills
• Prior exposure to FIG, wealth management, or asset management is a plus
• Interest in origination and building relationships with potential acquisition targets
• Track record of success within a team-oriented environment and demonstrated career progression
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills

Industry Focus

• Focused on the acquisition of independent wealth management firms (RIAs)
• Target companies typically range from $250M to $1B in AUM
• Operates within a large, fragmented market with thousands of potential acquisition targets
• Active deal environment with a consistent pipeline of live opportunities