Director, Global M&A & Corporate Strategy

01A; New York (NY); On-site; USD 167,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Navan, a Nasdaq-listed global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, seeks a Corporate Development leader in New York to own strategy, modeling, and deal execution. You will partner with product, finance, and FP&A to structure complex transactions and drive post-merger integration.

You will engage senior leadership with data-driven insights, build cross-functional relationships, and help shape Navan's growth trajectory in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Banking, Consulting, Product Management, or VC/PE.
• Analytical, structured, and able to break down complex problems.
• Exceptional communication and data-driven storytelling to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Drive M&A strategy, execution, and deal implementation for domestic and global deals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to structure and quantify complex business problems for executives.
• Build relationships with product, finance, sales, and ops to identify business needs for M&A value.
• Partner with the alliance team to refine long-term plans and drive investment execution.
• Develop deal-related models: valuation, synergies, growth, funding options.
• Create and implement PMI playbooks to maximize value post-acquisition.
• Monitor competitive landscape and refine strategy.
• Help build a world-class Corporate Development team from the ground up.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Navan, a Nasdaq-listed global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, seeks a Corporate Development leader in New York to own strategy, modeling, and deal execution. You will partner with product, finance, and FP&A to structure complex transactions and drive post-merger integration.

You will engage senior leadership with data-driven insights, build cross-functional relationships, and help shape Navan's growth trajectory in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.