Senior Director, M&A

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive collaboration

Professional development

Strategic capital allocation

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, M&A to lead the company's acquisition strategy within a dynamic enterprise technology environment. This role will drive end-to-end transactions from opportunity assessment through closing, partnering with executives and external advisors.

Remote work option for US-based candidates; strong financial modeling, deal execution, and integration planning are essential to translate insights into strategic recommendations and value creation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or related fields.
• 5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Proven track record leading complex M&A transactions from evaluation to closing.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF and comps).
• Strong understanding of financial statements and transaction structuring.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate teams.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end M&A process aligned with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities through market research.
• Develop financial models and valuation analyses to assess transaction economics.
• Coordinate due diligence with internal teams and external advisors.
• Partner with executives to develop transaction strategies and support investment decisions.
• Evaluate financing options and assess impacts on capital structure.
• Develop integration plans post-acquisition to realize value.

Skills

M&A leadership

Financial modeling

Deal execution

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, M&A to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will drive the company's acquisition strategy and help shape inorganic growth initiatives across a dynamic technology environment. You will lead transactions from early opportunity assessment through closing, partnering closely with executives, internal stakeholders, and external advisors. The position requires strong financial analysis, disciplined execution, and the ability to translate deal insights into strategic recommendations and integration planning.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 - $240,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities through market research
• Develop financial models and valuation analyses to assess transaction economics
• Coordinate due diligence workstreams with internal teams and external advisors
• Partner with executives to develop transaction strategies and support investment decisions
• Evaluate transaction financing alternatives and assess impacts on capital structure
• Develop integration plans post-acquisition to realize expected transaction value

Qualifications

• 12+ years in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or related fields
• 5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
• Proven track record in leading complex M&A transactions from evaluation to closing
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including DCF and comparable analysis
• Strong understanding of financial statements and transaction structuring
• Ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams and coordinate teams
• Excellent communication skills for presenting analyses to executives

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high-impact M&A transactions
• Collaborative environment with executive leadership
• Professional development and team leadership opportunities
• Engagement with external partners and stakeholders
• Involvement in strategic decision-making and capital allocation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.