Corporate Development Manager

LE080 BWC Terminal Holdings LLC; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BWC Terminals in Houston, TX, seeks a Corporate Development Manager to shape growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. You will identify opportunities, build business cases, and present recommendations to senior leadership, aligning initiatives with long‑term objectives.

The role requires strong financial modeling (DCF/IRR), due diligence coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations to ensure seamless deal execution and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or strategic planning.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships to support long-term objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop business cases and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build financial models (DCF, IRR) and perform valuation analyses.
• Coordinate due diligence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare board and senior management presentations on strategic plans and outcomes.
• Monitor industry trends and provide actionable insights for growth.
• Support integration activities to ensure smooth execution of deals.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

M&A

Valuation

Excel

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BWC Terminals is a premier provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services to refiners, manufacturers, and distributors of bulk liquids in North America. The Company consists of 22 sites with over twenty million barrels of storage capacity. The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of petroleum, chemical, renewables, and agricultural products. Additional information about BWC Terminals is available at www.bwcterminals.com.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Corporate Development Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization. This position is responsible for identifying and evaluating growth opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, while working closely with senior leadership to execute initiatives that align with long‑term business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships to support long‑term business objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision‑making and identify emerging trends.
• Develop and present business cases and make strategic recommendations to senior leadership to guide organization growth initiatives.
• Build detailed financial models (e.g., discounted cash flow, internal rate of return) and perform valuation analyses to support strategic decision‑making.
• Assist due diligence efforts, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure thorough evaluation of opportunities.
• Communicate and report strategic plans to company executives, including preparing board and senior management presentations.
• Monitor industry trends and deliver actionable insights to inform business strategy and investment decisions.
• Assist with integration activities to ensure alignment with strategic goals and seamless operational transition.
• Ownership and maintenance of the Company’s valuation model, along with associated reporting to stakeholders on a quarterly basis.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the deal process to maintain transparency and drive successful outcomes.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations teams to support seamless deal execution and integration activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with industry partners, investors, and advisors to facilitate strategic initiatives and business growth.
• Ensure cross‑functional efforts are aligned with organizational goals and transaction objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred
• 5–7 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or strategic planning with connectivity/understanding of private equity/infrastructure investors
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite of products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with legal and compliance aspects of M&A transactions

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and environment, as well as the physical requirements and activities listed below, are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions and Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from office equipment and co‑workers.

Physical Requirements/Activities

The position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, carrying, and handling objects. Candidates must be able to use hands and fingers for tasks such as typing and operating office equipment. Effective verbal communication and active listening are essential, as the role involves frequent interaction with others. This position involves sitting for approximately 90% of the workday. Occasionally, employees are required to kneel, bend, push, pull, lift, or twist. Occasionally, employees are required to lift or exert force of up to 10 pounds. Intermittently, the employee is required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required is close vision of 20 inches or less.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BWC Terminals provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. For over 60 years, BWC Terminals has focused on satisfying customers through bulk liquid storage solutions and value‑added services tailored to meet their needs. We currently operate 18 strategically located bulk liquid storage terminals with direct access to major population centers and ports across North America. The BWC facilities are equipped to store a wide range of liquid products including renewable fuels, feedstocks, chemical, petroleum, and agricultural products. Our success has enabled us to respond to customer needs by continually expanding our network, facilities, and service. Operating safely and bringing the highest level of stewardship to our customer's products are the cornerstones of BWC Terminals' business philosophy.