Executive Director, Corporate Development

Charles Aris Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Industrial Manufacturer is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate Development to work cross-functionally with senior leadership and external partners. The role emphasizes leading M&A deals end-to-end, originating opportunities, and building pipelines across business units.

The ideal candidate has a background in industrial manufacturing or aerospace/defense with strong deal execution experience and a track record as the deal quarterback in complex transactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing or aerospace/defense preferred.
• Early foundation in investment banking, transaction advisory or private equity a plus.
• Proven track record as the deal quarterback, leading M&A end-to-end while building origination pipelines across units.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Drive origination and build acquisition pipelines across multiple business units.

Skills

M&A leadership

Deal execution

Cross-functional leadership

Investment banking background

Job description

Executive Director, Corporate Development

TITLE

Executive Director, Corporate Development

COMPANY

Leading Industrial Manufacturer

JOB DESCRIPTION

This individual will partner cross-functionally with internal leadership and external stakeholders while mentoring and developing team members. Experience in industrial manufacturing or aerospace/defense is preferred, with an early foundation in investment banking, transaction advisory or private equity considered a plus. The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record as the deal quarterback, leading M&A transactions end-to-end while driving origination and building acquisition pipelines across multiple business units.

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