Director Corporate Development and MandA

Drive growth and manage the portfolio through leading M&A efforts. We are seeking an expert in development and an M&A professional with a consistent record of successfully closing sophisticated deals and projects while working independently.

• Lead global execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, and growth initiatives that support strategic objectives and long‑term value creation.
• Oversee key business development projects and foster strong relationships with critical partners.
• Provide end‑to‑end support for corporate development and M&A activities across all project phases.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential opportunities worldwide, including sourcing new projects and assessing prospective partners.
• Direct project execution from early exploratory discussions through negotiation of major terms, finalization of legal agreements, and successful signing and closing.
• Manage internal workflows and cross‑functional teams, collaborating closely with senior leadership, business units, and central corporate functions. Prepare and deliver corporate development materials for executive‑level review.
• Work with business segments and corporate functions to build strategic rationales for transactions, lead deal structuring, assess risks, and address operational or strategic gaps.
• Oversee external advisors and investment banks involved in transaction processes.
• Manage selected global corporate business development initiatives, overseeing the pipeline of strategic projects and ensuring progress across activities.

• 8+ years of experience in M&A or corporate development within the telecom, media, or technology sectors, gained through work in a corporation, investment bank, or private equity firm; knowledge of the satellite industry is beneficial but not required.
• Proven history of successfully completing mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and related strategic transactions.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills, both internally and externally, with the ability to distill complex information and clearly communicate sophisticated concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities and the ability to present well‑structured, compelling analyses.
• In‑depth understanding of the full M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, legal and regulatory considerations, and negotiation.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and finalizing term sheets and transaction agreements.
• Highly analytical, organized, and detail‑oriented, with strong project management skills and the ability to drive outcomes across global, cross‑functional, matrixed teams.

Competitive Package