Corporate Development Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant team culture

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Udemy training access

Flexible working hours and time off

401K match

Paid parental leave

International work environment with a

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Corporate Development Director to drive inorganic growth in a fast-moving media environment. This role partners with senior finance leadership to build the business case for deals, coordinate due diligence, and support end-to-end transaction execution.

Remote in the United States, US-based candidates only, with compensation of $180,000–$300,000 per year. Ideal candidates bring 2+ years IB and 3+ years corporate development or private equity experience, plus strong modeling

Qualifications

• 2+ years in investment banking and 3+ years in corporate development or private equity.
• Proficient in building financial and valuation models.
• Experience with M&A transactions of various sizes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CFO and COO on deal sourcing and financial modeling.
• Support M&A integration processes.
• Analyze industry trends to identify acquisition targets.
• Develop competitive analyses for executive review.
• Direct diligence efforts with internal and external parties.
• Create presentations for board and executive levels.
• Manage data room and diligence requests.
• Build financial models for potential acquisitions.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A analysis

Deal sourcing

Diligence coordination

Communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Corporate Development Director to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This role will play a critical part in driving inorganic growth strategy, with a strong emphasis on evaluating acquisition opportunities and supporting end-to-end transaction execution. The position partners closely with senior finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to build the financial case for deals, coordinate diligence, and support integration planning. It is well-suited for someone who combines investment banking rigor with corporate development or private equity experience in a fast-moving media environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $180,000 – $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CFO and COO on deal sourcing and financial modeling
• Support M&A integration processes
• Analyze industry trends to identify acquisition targets
• Develop competitive analyses for executive review
• Direct diligence efforts with internal and external parties
• Create presentations for board and executive levels
• Manage data room and diligence requests
• Build financial models for potential acquisitions

Qualifications

• 2+ years in investment banking and 3+ years in corporate development or private equity
• Proficient in building financial and valuation models
• Experience with M&A transactions of various sizes
• Strong skills in Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and Google Slides
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Vibrant team culture
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Unlimited training opportunities via Udemy
• Flexible working hours and time off
• Equity and retirement programs including 401K match
• Paid parental leave
• International work environment with a start-up culture

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.