Strategic M&A & Integration Leader

Vertex-Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Corporate Development Leader in the United States to drive strategic assessment of markets, technologies, and acquisition opportunities aligned with growth objectives. You will own the M&A pipeline, prioritize targets, and present investment rationales to the executive team and Board.

You will also lead M&A integration governance, develop playbooks, oversee due diligence, and coordinate cross-functional teams to realize synergies and value creation across acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, strategy, or related fields.
• Experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Proven track record delivering synergy and value creation through acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic assessment of markets, technologies, and acquisition opportunities aligned with Vertex growth objectives.
• Develop and maintain M&A pipeline, target prioritization frameworks, and investment theses.
• Partner with executives to define inorganic growth strategy and capital deployment priorities.
• Lead acquisition sourcing efforts and manage relationships with bankers and targets.
• Oversee due diligence strategy, governance, and deal execution support.
• Lead M&A integration governance, IMO processes, and integration planning.
• Sponsor change management and communicate strategies across organizations.
• Prepare board and investor-facing materials on pipeline, progress, and value realization.

Skills

Corporate development

M&A

Valuation

Financial modeling

Strategic analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Change management

AI analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Strategy, or related discipline

MBA (strongly preferred)

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Corporate Development Leader in the United States to drive strategic assessment of markets, technologies, and acquisition opportunities aligned with growth objectives. You will own the M&A pipeline, prioritize targets, and present investment rationales to the executive team and Board.

You will also lead M&A integration governance, develop playbooks, oversee due diligence, and coordinate cross-functional teams to realize synergies and value creation across acquisitions.