Corporate Development Principal

Selby Jennings; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partners with a leading insurance organization to appoint a Corporate Development Principal within its Corporate Strategy team in Austin, TX. This high-visibility role will shape enterprise-wide initiatives, evaluate growth opportunities, and influence major strategic decisions alongside executive leadership.

Responsibilities include leading M&A assessments, partnerships, market analyses, building business cases, and preparing board-ready materials, while coordinating across

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Development, or a related field.
• Experience evaluating M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, investments, or other corporate development initiatives.
• Strong financial modeling, business case development, and quantitative analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, including experience creating materials for executive and board-level audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results across highly matrixed organizations.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading the evaluation of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities aligned with the company's long-term growth strategy
• Conducting market research, competitive intelligence, and industry analyses to identify attractive investment and expansion opportunities
• Building business cases and financial analyses to support major strategic initiatives, investments, and market entry opportunities
• Developing executive-level presentations, board materials, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership
• Partnering directly with executive stakeholders to evaluate critical business decisions and enterprise-wide initiatives
• Facilitating strategic planning sessions, workshops, and cross-functional alignment efforts
• Managing complex projects from initial assessment through implementation, coordinating across multiple business functions
• Supporting the ongoing development and execution of the company's corporate strategy and transformation initiatives

Skills

Corporate Development

Corporate Strategy

Management Consulting

Business Development

Financial Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

We are partnering with a leading insurance organization seeking to add a Corporate Development Principal to its Corporate Strategy team. This individual will play a highly visible role supporting enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, corporate development efforts, and long-term growth planning. Working closely with executive leadership, the successful candidate will help evaluate new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and acquisition opportunities while influencing key business decisions across the organization.

Corporate Development Principal will be responsible for:

• Leading the evaluation of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities aligned with the company's long-term growth strategy
• Conducting market research, competitive intelligence, and industry analyses to identify attractive investment and expansion opportunities
• Building business cases and financial analyses to support major strategic initiatives, investments, and market entry opportunities
• Developing executive-level presentations, board materials, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership
• Partnering directly with executive stakeholders to evaluate critical business decisions and enterprise-wide initiatives
• Facilitating strategic planning sessions, workshops, and cross-functional alignment efforts
• Managing complex projects from initial assessment through implementation, coordinating across multiple business functions
• Supporting the ongoing development and execution of the company's corporate strategy and transformation initiatives

Corporate Development Principal should have the following qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Development, or a related field
• Experience evaluating M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, investments, or other corporate development initiatives
• Strong financial modeling, business case development, and quantitative analytical skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, including experience creating materials for executive and board-level audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results across highly matrixed organizations
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to transform data and insights into actionable recommendations
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred