Corporate Development Manager

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

Clear opportunities for long-term career growth

Job summary

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to drive growth through M&A and strategic initiatives. This role requires strong financial acumen and the ability to work closely with executive leadership to evaluate opportunities and shape the future direction of the organization.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics and over 5 years of relevant experience. The opportunity offers competitive compensation and clear paths for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation experience.
• Experience supporting or leading M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead M&A initiatives, including target identification, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Build detailed financial models, valuations, and business cases.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

We are looking for aCorporate Development Managerto work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for a strategic finance professional to play a critical role in driving growth through M&A, partnerships, and strategic initiatives. You’ll work closely with executive leadership to evaluate opportunities, build business cases, and shape the future direction of the organization.

If you’re looking to combine financial acumen, strategy, and deal execution in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, this role offers a strong platform for growth and impact.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead M&A initiatives, including target identification, due diligence, and integration planning
• Build detailed financial models, valuations, and business cases
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives
• Evaluate partnerships, investments, and new business opportunities
• Assist with deal execution, including negotiations and stakeholder coordination
• Develop presentations and materials for senior leadership and investors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy
• Strong financial modeling and valuation experience
• Experience supporting or leading M&A transactions
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and executive presence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to shape growth strategy and expansion initiatives
• Hands‑on involvement in end-to-end deal execution
• A collaborative environment that values innovation and forward‑thinking ideas
• Clear opportunities for long‑term career growth within a growing organization