Corporate Development & Strategy - Vice President

iCapital Network; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

iCapital Network in New York, NY, seeks an experienced Vice President to lead the Corporate Development and Strategy team, guiding long‑term growth across wealth and alternatives. You will drive evaluation, planning, and execution of organic and inorganic initiatives, partnering with senior leadership to align cross‑functional teams and deliver measurable outcomes.

The role includes leading due diligence on strategic opportunities, preparing executive presentations, and driving cross‑functional

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate development or strategy, or related roles.
• Experience evaluating M&A transactions, partnerships, and negotiations.
• Strong interest in alternative investments, wealth management, and growth.
• Ability to deliver executive-ready presentations and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic research and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead data-driven analysis to inform corporate development recommendations.
• Identify opportunities including partnerships, minority investments, and selective acquisitions.
• Oversee due diligence and manage multiple workstreams for strategic deals.
• Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to advance initiatives.
• Prepare executive presentations, business plans, and financial analyses.
• Lead special projects to support iCapital’s strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic analysis

M&A evaluation

Partnerships

Executive presentations

Cross-functional collaboration

PowerPoint

External stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Job description

New York, New York, United States

iCapital is seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President to join the Corporate Development and Strategy team. This role will be instrumental in driving iCapital’s long-term growth across the wealth and alternatives ecosystem by leading the evaluation, planning, and execution of both organic and inorganic strategic initiatives. Working directly with Senior Leadership, this individual will help support the development and execution of the company’s strategic priorities by driving cross‑functional alignment, accountability, and momentum to ensure successful implementation of key initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth strategic research, synthesize findings, and present actionable recommendations on new business opportunities to senior leadership.
• Lead rigorous, data-driven analysis (both quantitative and qualitative) to inform and shape Corporate Development and Strategy recommendations.
• Incorporate approved AI and automation tools thoughtfully into day‑to‑day workflows to improve the speed, quality, and scalability of strategic analysis, diligence, and execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and support strategic opportunities proactively, including partnerships, minority investments, and selective acquisitions aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
• Run point on key aspects of the due diligence process for select strategic transactions, managing multiple workstreams to ensure thorough analysis and informed decision‑making.
• Work closely with external counterparties and internal stakeholders to advance strategic opportunities from initial evaluation through transaction or partnership execution.
• Serve as a trusted resource for external market research, competitive intelligence, industry trends, and potential partnership or acquisition opportunities across the organization.
• Curate and distribute relevant industry insights, enabling teams across the organization to make data‑driven decisions.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations, business plans, financial analyses, and industry reports, clearly communicating complex findings both verbally and in writing.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support the development and drive execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment and measurable outcomes.
• Lead special projects for senior leadership in support of iCapital’s broader strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate development or strategy, investing (PE and VC), investment banking, or in a similar strategic role
• Experience in an entrepreneurial, performance‑driven environment, financial technology or financial services background is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and supporting M&A transactions, partnerships, and strategic negotiations
• Strong interest in alternative investments, wealth management, and building an industry‑defining company
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Highly self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and ownership mindset
• Quick learner, adaptable to new industries, business models, and shifting priorities
• Strong understanding of KPIs and their role in strategic decision‑making
• Clear and effective communicator with the ability to create impactful, executive‑ready presentations and recommendations with proficiency in PowerPoint
• Highly organized, team‑oriented collaborator with experience managing multiple complex projects and working with external partners (i.e. investment bankers, legal teams, consultants)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across levels of the organization
• Experience with alternative funds, including familiarity with fund structures, operations, and valuation methodologies, is a plus

The base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full‑time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday‑Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

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