Senior Manager Corporate Development; Hybrid

Job Description Summary

Support Transamerica’s inorganic growth strategy by sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and executing mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnership opportunities. Lead cross-functional deal teams and deliver disciplined valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution aligned with enterprise strategy.

• Source and screen mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and investment opportunities.
• Build valuation, pro forma, and scenario models and synthesize market and competitive insights.
• Lead transaction execution from letter of intent through close, including due diligence and structuring.
• Drive cross‑functional work streams across Finance, Legal, Tax, Actuarial, and Risk.
• Prepare investment memoranda and board‑level materials and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Manage external advisors and counter parties and apply transaction‑specific negotiation strategies.
• Mentor and manage junior team members and review analyses and deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to inform deal theses and strategic priorities.
• Support integration planning and synergy and value capture tracking, as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality, internal controls, and transaction documentation throughout the deal lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Eight years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or financial analysis.
• Experience managing direct reports or leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience leading complex projects with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and Transamerica’s business lines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Background in finance, legal, or actuarial disciplines.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic partnerships.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Office Environment—hybrid. Occasional travel