Director, Corporate Development (Hybrid)

Transamerica Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Transamerica Corporation in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a seasoned professional to drive the company’s inorganic growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and reinsurance transactions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in finance or business and ten years of relevant experience. They will lead a team, conduct financial analyses, and engage with external partners.

The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonuses and career training.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or financial analysis.
• Experience managing direct reports or leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and organization’s business lines.

Responsibilities

• Source and prioritize transactions aligned with growth strategy and capital allocation objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Corporate Development team.
• Prepare executive leadership and Board of Directors materials supporting strategic decisions.
• Structure and negotiate mergers and acquisitions and joint venture transactions.

Skills

Financial modeling and valuation skills

Leadership and coaching

Strategic analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or related field

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

Drive the company’s inorganic growth strategy by originating and executing mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, and strategic partnership transactions end to end.

Responsibilities

• Source and prioritize transactions aligned with growth strategy and capital allocation objectives.
• Build and manage the strategic pipeline using competitive analysis and market signals to define targets and investment theses.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Corporate Development team, standardizing diligence, financial modeling, and governance processes.
• Lead cross‑functional diligence to assess strategic fit, risks, and value creation, and drive recommendations.
• Develop transaction financial models and return analyses, including statutory and GAAP impacts, capital and RBC, liquidity, and rating considerations.
• Prepare executive leadership and Board of Directors materials supporting strategic decisions, including rationale, economics, risks, mitigations, and milestones.
• Lead external workstreams with banks, legal counsel, and counterparties, including NDAs, indications of interest, letters of intent, diligence plans, and closing activities.
• Structure and negotiate mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, and distribution or joint venture transactions to optimize strategic fit, returns, and regulatory readiness.
• Lead post‑transaction integration and value capture activities, including Day1/100 plans, governance, KPI tracking, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Ten years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or financial analysis.
• Experience managing direct reports or leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience leading complex, high‑visibility projects with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and the organization’s business lines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Background in finance, legal, or actuarial disciplines.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic partnerships.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Working Conditions

Office environment, hybrid; occasional travel (less than 10%) for meetings with external partners.

Compensation

Annual base salary range: $182,000 – $215,000. Eligible for an annual bonus based on Company Bonus Plan and Individual Performance. Salary may vary based on qualifications, experience, geography, and operational needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, bonus, pension plan, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, disability insurance, medical, dental, vision, employee discounts, career training, paid time off, parental leave, and wellness programs.