Head of Corporate Development & Special Projects - Remote

Front Door Defense; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

VAST Data is transforming AI data infrastructure and seeks a Director of Corporate Development & Special Projects to build and lead a new Corporate Development function. You will drive strategic growth through investments, M&A, and special projects, partnering with the executive team to identify and execute opportunities that expand the platform and market leadership.

The ideal candidate has a track record in strategic deal execution within high-growth tech, strong modeling skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative field; MBA preferred though not required.
• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or VC/PE with tech M&A focus.
• Exceptional modeling skills; familiarity with AI tools, Excel and Google Workspace; Tableau, SFDC and NetSuite a plus.
• Outstanding communications skills with executives, investors and senior audiences; storytelling with data.
• Highly driven with ownership mindset; pragmatic and willing to roll up sleeves.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale VAST's Corporate Development function from the ground up, establishing deal sourcing/execution processes.
• Proactively source, evaluate, and execute strategic investments and M&A opportunities aligned with long-term vision.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform corporate strategy and product/tech knowledge.
• Manage end-to-end deal process: diligence, financial modeling, negotiation, integration planning.
• Maintain relationships with tech ecosystem, VCs, investment bankers, and potential targets.
• Lead and conduct Special Projects aligned with strategic priorities; cross-functional and sensitive.
• Perform benchmarking on metrics, practices vs peers to inform strategy and positioning.
• Support Investor Relations with narrative crafting, materials, and communications.
• Develop close working relationships across the company.

Skills

Strategic deal execution

Financial modeling

Market research

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Tableau

SFDC

NetSuite

Job description

VAST Data is transforming AI data infrastructure and seeks a Director of Corporate Development & Special Projects to build and lead a new Corporate Development function. You will drive strategic growth through investments, M&A, and special projects, partnering with the executive team to identify and execute opportunities that expand the platform and market leadership.

The ideal candidate has a track record in strategic deal execution within high-growth tech, strong modeling skills, and the