VP Corporate Development; Remote

VP Corporate Development (Remote) | Mode Mobile – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Who We Are (Mode Mobile)

Mode Mobile is the creator of EarnOS, a transformational software that turns ordinary smartphones into Earn Phones. This innovation empowers users globally to monetize everyday mobile activities such as streaming, gaming, and shopping. We enable users to profit from their data and attention rather than letting only tech giants benefit. Our inclusive approach turns earners into owners by awarding stock ownership in Mode Mobile based on usage.

We have attracted over 40 million users across 170 countries.

Mode Mobile is proud to stand as the #1 Fastest‑Growing North American Software Company, recognized in Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500 and ranked #2 across all sectors.

Learn more about our reward‑based super app Mode Earn App, which powers the reward engine behind our proprietary smartphone Mode Earn Phone.

Our Team and Culture Drive Our Success

Our team is the heart of our culture. We value innovation, collaboration, and curiosity, coupled with a passion for getting things done. We nurture talent through open communication and transparency, and we cultivate a culture where we pursue high impact, enjoy the journey, and speak up—while following OKRs to guide us.

The Role

The VP Corporate Development will lead all aspects of Mode Mobile’s mergers and acquisitions strategy—from sourcing, diligence, and deal execution to integration and post‑acquisition value creation. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact leadership role responsible for expanding the portfolio of apps, media, and fintech products while ensuring smooth operational alignment across business units.

In practice, you will be both strategic and hands‑on
, balancing corporate development, financial modeling, and cross‑functional integration to accelerate growth and achieve our 2028 Wildly Important Goal (WIG).

• Define and refine the company’s M&A roadmap aligned with Modes WIG and growth priorities.
• Identify source and evaluate acquisition opportunities in mobile apps, media, fintech, and adjacent markets.
• Lead valuation analysis, financial modeling, and strategic fit assessments.
• Partner with the CEO and CFO on deal structuring, negotiations, and transaction execution.

• Oversee cross‑functional due diligence (financial, product, legal, people, tech, operations).
• Collaborate with internal experts (Finance, Legal, People, Product, Engineering) to assess risk and synergies.
• Manage external advisors and due diligence vendors.
• Drive clear go/no‑go recommendations to executive leadership and the board.

• Develop and lead integration plans covering product, people, systems, finance, and operational alignment.
• Partner with new GMs and business unit leaders to ensure a smooth transition and realization of synergies.
• Establish OKRs, KPIs, and dashboards to track integration success (e.g., revenue retention, EBITDA impact, employee engagement).
• Lead regular post‑close reviews to identify learnings and improve integration playbooks.

• Build scalable M&A frameworks, templates, and processes for future deals.
• Maintain an active deal pipeline, target‑tracking system, and internal reporting cadence.
• Work closely with Finance to model deal scenarios and ROI projections.
• Support investor and board reporting on M&A activity and results.

• Partner with the CEO, CFO, and executive team to drive Modes long‑term corporate development strategy.
• Influence strategic decision‑making across Modes portfolio companies and new ventures.
• Mentor and build a small team of analysts and integration managers as deal volume scales.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability across all functional areas.

• 10 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, or private equity—ideally within tech, mobile, media, or fintech.
• Proven track record leading deals from sourcing through integration.
• Strong financial acumen and modeling skills; comfort with valuation, ROI analysis, and deal…