Head of Corporate Development | Sponsor Backed Software Company | Austin Texas

Selby Jennings; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Part time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Head of Corporate Development / Head of Strategy to drive the next growth phase for a sponsor-backed software company. You will partner with executives and investors to lead the M&A agenda and strategic initiatives.

You will oversee deal sourcing, valuation, integration, and strategic planning, influencing the direction of growth and value creation across the organization in a hybrid work setting in Austin and beyond.

Qualifications

• Approximately 12-15 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Corporate Development/Strategy.
• Strong M&A transaction experience including sourcing and execution.
• Experience evaluating acquisitions and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's corporate development and M&A strategy.
• Identify, source, and evaluate acquisition opportunities.
• Build financial models, valuation analyses, and investment recommendations.
• Manage transaction execution, including diligence, negotiations, and closing processes.
• Oversee post-merger integration and value creation initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Develop relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, and industry participants.
• Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies.
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Strategic analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Head of Corporate Development / Head of Strategy

Location

Austin, TX | Ottawa, ON | Northeast U.S. (Hybrid)

Overview

A sponsor-backed software company is seeking a Head of Corporate Development / Head of Strategy to help drive its next phase of growth. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and investors to lead corporate development initiatives, evaluate strategic opportunities, and execute an active M&A agenda.

This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility across deal sourcing, transaction execution, integration, strategic planning, and value creation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's corporate development and M&A strategy
• Identify, source, and evaluate acquisition opportunities
• Build financial models, valuation analyses, and investment recommendations
• Manage transaction execution, including diligence, negotiations, and closing processes
• Oversee post-merger integration and value creation initiatives
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and growth initiatives
• Develop relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, and industry participants
• Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board

Qualifications

• Approximately 12-15 years of experience
• Prior experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Corporate Development and/or Strategy
• Strong M&A transaction experience, including sourcing and execution
• Experience evaluating acquisitions and growth opportunities
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with executive leadership teams
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis capabilities
• Software, technology, or tech-enabled services experience preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Head of Corporate Development / Strategy leadership role
• Direct exposure to the executive team and private equity sponsor
• Opportunity to influence corporate strategy and M&A direction
• Ownership of the full transaction lifecycle, from sourcing through integration
• Active acquisition mandate with meaningful growth initiatives
• Ability to help build and scale a leading software platform through inorganic growth

Ideal Background: Investment Banking Private Equity Corporate Development / Strategy within software, technology, or tech-enabled businesses.