Director, Corporate Development

DTN; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Corporate Development Leader, where your strategic vision will drive transformative growth. You will lead initiatives that shape the future of the organization, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. This role requires exceptional analytical skills and the ability to influence at all levels. With a competitive salary and benefits, including unlimited PTO and flexible working hours, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in corporate development, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Flexible working hours

Remote work model

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

6% 401K matching

Access to 13k+ courses for career advancement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate development, investment banking, or consulting.
• Proven track record in driving successful mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Define corporate development strategy aligned with company vision.
• Lead financial analyses and assess potential deals.

Skills

Corporate Development

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Financial Modeling

Strategic Analysis

Leadership

Market Intelligence

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

DTN is a global leader providing insights and analytics to our customers to feed, fuel, and protect the world. We help people make critical business decisions that impact the agriculture, oil and gas, trading, and weather industries.

It’s a difference you’ve likely felt without even knowing it. From the food on your plate to the gas in your car to the last flight you took, chances are a DTN customer made it possible. And that’s just for starters. That’s why we say, “When our customers prosper, we all win.”

J ob Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Corporate Development Leader to spearhead the inorganic growth and strategic initiatives of our company. Your advanced analytical expertise, strategic acumen, and leadership skills will be essential in identifying, evaluating, and executing key opportunities that drive our long-term business objectives and transformation goals.Join us and lead the charge in shaping the future of our company through strategic corporate development and transformational growth.

What You Will Be Responsible for:

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Define and articulate the corporate development strategy, aligning it with the company's overarching vision and growth ambitions.

• Provide executive leadership in identifying and prioritizing strategic opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.

• Develop and implement a long-term roadmap for inorganic growth, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of industry innovation and market leadership.

Advanced Strategic Analysis

• Lead comprehensive financial analyses, including advanced valuation techniques, complex financial modeling, and sensitivity analysis, to assess the attractiveness and feasibility of potential deals.

• Provide actionable insights into market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry dynamics to influence strategic decision-making.

• Guide DTN’s capabilities prioritization and Build-Buy-Partner decisioning on critical capabilities, collaborating closely with Product and Partnerships teams on execution.

Market Intelligence and Opportunity Identification

• Proactively monitor global industry trends, adjacent markets, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to identify high-impact growth areas and strategic opportunities.

• Utilize data-driven insights to recommend and implement initiatives that enhance the company's competitive advantage and market position.

• Evaluate new markets for DTN to enter, identifying key problems to be solved and strategic entry points, including market sizing, competitive analysis, customer needs analysis, and build-buy-partner analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Present complex financial analyses and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and ownership in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building robust relationships and fostering strategic partnerships.

• Lead direct and cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations, ensuring alignment and successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Deal Execution and Integration

• Oversee end-to-end deal execution, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration planning.

• Ensure successful transaction outcomes through meticulous planning, collaboration, and execution.

• Lead post-merger integration efforts, working with operational teams to ensure seamless transitions, achievement of synergies, and realization of strategic goals.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting, with a focus on M&A and strategic analysis.

• Proven track record of driving successful mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships in a leadership role.

• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and financial modeling skills.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.

• Deep knowledge of industry dynamics, market trends, and competitive landscapes.

• Ability to navigate complex negotiations and drive successful transaction outcomes

• Knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations in the corporate development landscape.

• Experience in defining post-merger integration plans in support of strategic deal objectives.

• Experience developing team members for increasing impact on the business and skill development

What You Can Expect From DTN:

• Competitive Salary

• Unlimited PTO

• Flexible working hours

• Remote work model (position dependent)

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

• 6% 401K matching

• Unlimited access to 13k+ courses via learning platform to support employee career advancement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The targeted hiring base pay range for this position is between $146,250 and $195,000. DTN is a pay for performance organization, which means there is the opportunity to advance your compensation with performance over time. The actual base pay offered for this position will be dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, training/education, transferable skills, business needs, internal equity and applicable laws. The targeted hiring base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for market competitive variable pay and benefits.

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Why DTN?

OUR VISION: To be the independent, trusted source of insights to our customers who feed, protect, and fuel the world.

OUR MISSION: Empower our customers with intelligent and actionable insights that exceed their expectations and enable their success on a daily basis.

OUR VALUES: Customer-Focused, Forward-Thinking, People-Centric, Solution-Oriented

We have great benefits at DTN – apply today to find out more!

At DTN, we are an equal opportunity employer. Come join us as we help feed, fuel, and protect the world!

** DTN is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled