Head of Strategy & Corporate Development

GoTadah!; New York (NY); Remote; USD 184,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

As the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at a leading company, you will shape the growth roadmap and corporate strategy, focusing on new markets and M&A. You will lead cross-functional collaboration, drive strategic initiatives, and represent the company in investor discussions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in strategy, corporate development, investment banking, or consulting.
• Demonstrated success in M&A processes and corporate strategy development.
• Experience in tech-enabled environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine corporate strategy with the CEO and executive team.
• Lead M&A strategy and execution.
• Drive board-level planning and communications.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Commercial intuition

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Head of Strategy & Corporate Development

Head of Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Title: Head of Strategy & Corporate Development

Location: Remote – New York City Area Preferred

About Tadah:

At Tadah!, we revolutionize career coaching by leveraging our retained executive search expertise and insider hiring insights to deliver unmatched, results-driven strategies. Unlike generic programs, our no-nonsense approach focuses on what decision-makers truly value, empowering leaders to stand out, be recognized, and amplify their internal and external brand equity while maximizing their earning potential.

Through tailored solutions—such as interview coaching from retained search experts who know what hiring managers and companies need and want to hear, resume and LinkedIn optimization, and precision preparation—we help you navigate today’s evolving employment market with confidence. At Tadah!, we don’t just guide your career, we ignite it, ensuring you achieve sustainable growth and secure impactful opportunities for years to come.

Position Overview:

The Head of Strategy & Corporate Development will report directly to the CEO and act as a strategic architect of the company’s growth roadmap. This role is responsible for shaping corporate strategy, evaluating new market opportunities, and leading M&A execution from sourcing through integration. The Head of Strategy will serve as a cross-functional connector, bringing clarity and focus to key priorities across the leadership team, while also representing the company externally in strategic transactions and investor discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to define and refine corporate strategy, aligning near- and long-term goals with execution plans.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new markets, products, and growth initiatives through rigorous financial modeling and market analysis.
• Lead M&A strategy, including target sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiation support, and post-merger integration planning.
• Drive board-level planning and communications, including strategic memos, market overviews, and long-range planning presentations.
• Develop competitive intelligence frameworks to monitor emerging trends, potential threats, and partnership opportunities.
• Partner closely with Product, Finance, Revenue, and Legal teams to translate strategic vision into operational execution.
• Evaluate capital allocation and return on investment across internal initiatives and external growth bets.
• Build the internal strategy function over time, including hiring, mentorship, and process design.

Key Qualifications:

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in strategy, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, or strategic finance—preferably in a SaaS or tech-enabled environment.
• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end M&A processes and corporate strategy development.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and market sizing skills.
• Excellent executive communication, with the ability to influence at the C-suite and Board level.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments; prior exposure to VC/PE-backed companies is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or related advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Highly analytical, structured thinker with a bias toward action and results.
• Strong business judgment and commercial intuition across product, market, and financial levers.
• Collaborative leader who thrives on cross-functional partnership and execution.
• Operates with humility, high standards, and a long-term ownership mindset.

Disclaimer:

ROMA Hired is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage application from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented groups. ROMA Hired is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or any other basis upon which discrimination is prohibited by municipal, state or federal law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Public Relations, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Professional Training and Coaching, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development

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