Strategic Investments Lead — Education Tech & Acquisitions

Ajaia; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LaunchEd is seeking a Corporate Development Lead to drive financial evaluation and execution of strategic transactions across its education startup portfolio. You will model investments, structuring acquisitions, and leading diligence from initial opportunity to closing.

The role requires senior-level experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development with strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or similar.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with experience in complex transactions.
• Experience supporting or leading acquisitions, investments, JVs, or strategic deals.
• Ability to translate financial structures into clear explanations for non‑financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial evaluation and execution of strategic transactions for LaunchEd portfolio.
• Build and maintain financial models for investments, acquisitions, JVs, and partnerships.
• Coordinate diligence and collaborate with legal counsel to translate terms into agreements.
• Negotiate with founders, investors, and counterparties; support special situations like buyouts or recapitalizations.

Skills

Investment banking

Private equity

Venture capital

Corporate development

Financial modeling

Education

Finance degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

Job description

LaunchEd is seeking a Corporate Development Lead to drive financial evaluation and execution of strategic transactions across its education startup portfolio. You will model investments, structuring acquisitions, and leading diligence from initial opportunity to closing.

The role requires senior-level experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development with strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.