VP, Corporate Development & M&A Strategy

Matcha; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 247,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Monthly wellness stipend

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Remote-first work environment

Job summary

Mission Lane is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Development to shape our M&A and partnership strategy, and position the company for potential exit paths such as an IPO or acquisition.

This role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and will advise the card business while preparing for leadership over new products or acquisitions arising from strategic work. It requires remote work with travel for executive collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or financial markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior leaders and Boards.
• Ability to lead and deliver results through influence in a matrixed organization without direct authority.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and structuring open-ended, white-space problems.
• Willingness to execute initiatives through to implementation, not just recommendations.
• Willingness to travel ~6-8+ times per year for in-person collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A and partnership strategy and direct outside advisors and bankers through diligence and negotiation.
• Coordinate readiness for a potential exit, including IPO or acquisition, across stakeholders.
• Advise on the credit card business strategy and growth opportunities.
• Step into leadership over new products, business lines, or acquisitions arising from this work.
• Prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board.

Skills

Strategy execution

Board communications

Influence in matrixed org

Ambiguity handling

Deal execution

Job description

Mission Lane is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Development to shape our M&A and partnership strategy, and position the company for potential exit paths such as an IPO or acquisition.

This role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and will advise the card business while preparing for leadership over new products or acquisitions arising from strategic work. It requires remote work with travel for executive collaboration.