Director, Corporate Development

Axiom; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom builds the digital and electrical infrastructure powering the AI era. We design, build and deploy integrated power, thermal and compute solutions that help data centers, utilities and innovators scale faster and operate more efficiently.

The Director of Corporate Development in Austin, TX leads strategic transactions and portfolio initiatives to accelerate growth, partner with senior leaders, and drive long-term shareholder value through acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic

Qualifications

• MBA with Finance or Accounting concentration from a top-tier institution.
• 10+ years in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory.
• Experience leading a broad range of transactions through cross-functional due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, and full-cycle M&A execution.
• Demonstrated strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis capabilities.
• Public company experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures, and partnerships that support growth strategy.
• Lead evaluation of potential transactions, including strategic fit, financial modeling, synergy identification, valuation, risk analysis, and expected financial returns.
• Lead end-to-end M&A execution processes including due diligence, negotiation, transaction structuring, and closing activities.
• Develop and present investment recommendations, strategic analyses, and transaction updates to executive leadership.
• Facilitate transaction approvals and governance reviews.
• Support development of corporate development processes and best practices to enable scalable execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

M&A experience

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

MBA (Finance/Accounting)

Job description

Axiom builds the digital and electrical infrastructure powering the AI era. We design, build and deploy integrated power, thermal and compute solutions that help data centers, utilities and innovators scale faster, operate more efficiently and meet growing demand.

Built on decades of manufacturing expertise, global operations and a proven ability to deliver complex systems at scale, Axiom combines innovation with real-world execution. We're helping close the gap between what the future demands and what the world can deliver.

At Axiom, you'll take on meaningful challenges, be trusted with real responsibility, and work alongside people who value candor, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We are looking to add a Director of Corporate Development to our Austin TX Team.

The Director, Corporate Development, supports the SVP, Corporate Development by leading strategic transactions and portfolio initiatives that enhance Axiom's growth, capabilities, and long-term shareholder value.

The role partners with business and functional leaders to evaluate acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, partnerships, and joint ventures to support the company's inorganic growth strategy.

This role is onsite in Austin Texas.

What a typical day looks like:

• Partner with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures, and partnerships that support Axiom's growth strategy and portfolio objectives through market analysis, competitive assessment, and strategic opportunity evaluation.
• Lead the evaluation of potential transactions, including strategic fit, financial modeling, synergy identification, valuation, risk analysis, and expected financial returns.
• Lead end-to-end M&A execution processes including leading cross-functional due diligence teams, negotiation, transaction structuring, definitive agreement support, regulatory approvals, and closing activities.
• Develop and present investment recommendations, strategic analyses, and transaction updates to executive leadership.
• Facilitate transaction approval processes and governance reviews.
• Support development of corporate development processes, governance frameworks, and best practices to enable scalable execution.
• Promote best practices, tools, and methodologies for deal evaluation and strategic financial analysis across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, advisors, and potential partners.

The experience we are looking to add to our team:

• Advanced degree (MBA preferred) with a concentration in Finance or Accounting from a top-tier institution.
• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory.
• Experience leading a broad range of transactions through cross-functional due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, and full-cycle M&A execution.
• Demonstrated strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis capabilities.
• Public company experience is preferred.
• Experience developing compelling and succinct presentation materials and presenting effectively to senior management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication (both verbal and written), and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% as required.

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