Strategy/Director Corporate Development (Hedge Fund)

Our client is premier Financial Firm based in NYC, in search for new Director of Corporate Development. Select individual will manage Corporate Development (Strategic Growth), providing M&A due diligence, and deal execution. Ideal individual must be well versed in assembling and reviewing entire end to end M&A Transaction, possessing strong modeling skills and superior ability to pitch and make investment recommendations and proven ability to successfully execution practices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed due diligence on potential strategic growth opportunities
• Implement engagement finance dashboard allowing senior leadership to monitor program financial health, budget forecasts, and profitability across all teams within firm
• Lead strategic partnerships and advise Management Team on deal structures and negotiations
• Present due diligence/potential risks/ and make recommendations to Investment Committee
• Review and monitor Private Equity Data/Risk metrics
• Coordinate all aspects of transaction execution and deal closing process with Senior Management/Board of Directors
• Prepare investor communications, including but not limited to financial forecasts, reporting and financial estimates
• Contribute to internal lead and pipeline development through drafting proposal decks to support Deal Creation teams
• Work with Compliance, Legal and Marketing Teams
• Oversee back-testing of investments analytical framework and cash-flow forecasts

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years most recent experience Banking or Management Consulting, or similar experience;
• Private Equity/M&A/ Investment I-Banking strongly preferred
• Top Academic pedigree (Ivy League preferred)
• MBA preferred - not required
• Corporate Development/M&A/Transaction Advisory
• Advanced Technical Skills; Strong quantitative and qualitative skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills