Director, Corporate Development

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World

The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

We’re one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers worldwide use our cloud‑based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:

DSGX, TSX:

DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics‑intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what’s most important to them.

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We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.

At Descartes we listen to our customers about where to invest in our solutions – we build our business organically and we re‑invest our cash flow acquiring complementary businesses that will benefit the wider Descartes community. Over the past decade we have combined with over 30 companies, deploying more than $1.4 billion in capital. As we continue to grow our business, we’re looking to add to our corporate development team to support our global M&A strategy.

We’re looking for action‑oriented individuals that are willing to work hard in a fast‑paced, global, multi‑cultural environment that values results, accountability and working as a member of a team delivering excellence through their expertise.

The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the development and execution of Descartes’ global M&A strategy with direct involvement and responsibility to:

• Evaluate potential opportunities with a view to identifying key value drivers, potential synergy opportunities and risks/upsides early in the process
• Support negotiation and deal execution activities by working closely with key stakeholders
• Lead due diligence activities and coordinate workstream activity
• Prepare investment thesis memos, recommendations and management reports for acquisitions
• Coordinate integration management activities
• Monitor and report on post‑deal performance, including synergy realization and key milestone achievements

The ideal candidate will have proven themselves in a corporate development or corporate finance environment, with demonstrated analytical skills, project management experience, and solid financial knowledge. A good understanding of the logistics and supply chain landscape would be advantageous.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 7 years experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate development, private equity, investment banking or M&A advisory at an accounting firm
• Experience with the full lifecycle of M&A transactions including financial analysis, valuation, operational due diligence, deal management and integration
• Strong understanding of financial statements with the ability to assess and analyze key business drivers
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Ability to create and effectively communicate financial and strategic rationale of potential deals
• Ability to multi‑task and thrive in a changing and time‑sensitive environment
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
• Comfortable working across multiple time‑zones depending on project activity
• An accounting/finance designation (CBV, CFA, and/or CPA) not required but is considered an asset

In typical circumstances, candidates should be prepared to travel occasionally – both within North America and…