Strategic M&A & Growth Lead

Travel Staff; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Travel Staff is seeking a senior corporate development leader to partner with the CEO in building an acquisition-driven growth program. The role focuses on leading M&A transactions, shaping the pipeline, and driving strategic initiatives across live deals in a lean organization.

You will refine acquisition strategy, develop financial models, prepare memos for boards, and manage cross-functional workstreams with external advisors.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or management consulting with meaningful transaction experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading acquisitions through evaluation, diligence, approval, and closing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional workstreams and external advisors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, including preparing materials for executive, investment committees, or Boards.

Responsibilities

• Help refine acquisition strategy, investment criteria, and priority market segments.
• Build and maintain target lists and a prioritized pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
• Build full financial models including transaction structure, performance forecast, LBO, returns.
• Prepare investment memos, presentations, executive recommendations, and Board materials.
• Develop Day 1 and first-100-day integration plans, including synergy ownership and value tracking.
• Translate complex analysis into concise, decision-ready communication.

Skills

Corporate development

Investment banking

Private equity

Transaction advisory

Management consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Travel Staff is seeking a senior corporate development leader to partner with the CEO in building an acquisition-driven growth program. The role focuses on leading M&A transactions, shaping the pipeline, and driving strategic initiatives across live deals in a lean organization.

You will refine acquisition strategy, develop financial models, prepare memos for boards, and manage cross-functional workstreams with external advisors.