Senior Manager Corporate Development; Hybrid

Mergers & Acquisitions Position

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 Power Point

• 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