Corporate Development Principal

We are partnering with a leading insurance organization seeking to add a Corporate Development Principal to its Corporate Strategy team. This individual will play a highly visible role supporting enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, corporate development efforts, and long-term growth planning. Working closely with executive leadership, the successful candidate will help evaluate new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and acquisition opportunities while influencing key business decisions across the organization.

• Leading the evaluation of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities aligned with the company's long-term growth strategy
• Conducting market research, competitive intelligence, and industry analyses to identify attractive investment and expansion opportunities
• Building business cases and financial analyses to support major strategic initiatives, investments, and market entry opportunities
• Developing executive-level presentations, board materials, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership
• Partnering directly with executive stakeholders to evaluate critical business decisions and enterprise-wide initiatives
• Facilitating strategic planning sessions, workshops, and cross-functional alignment efforts
• Managing complex projects from initial assessment through implementation, coordinating across multiple business functions
• Supporting the ongoing development and execution of the company's corporate strategy and transformation initiatives

• 6+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Development, or a related field
• Experience evaluating M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, investments, or other corporate development initiatives
• Strong financial modeling, business case development, and quantitative analytical skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, including experience creating materials for executive and board-level audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results across highly matrixed organizations
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to transform data and insights into actionable recommendations
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred