Senior Mergers and Acquisition Director

Who are we, and what do we do?

As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co‑workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution.

Corteva Agriscience is looking for a Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Director. This position provides leadership, expertise and counsel to senior management and business‑unit teams for a broad range of global M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and early‑stage investments. The role will play a significant part in transaction planning, execution, financial modeling, and strategic analysis while collaborating with senior leaders and project teams to steer inorganic growth efforts.

This position offers a growth opportunity within the organization and engagement in high‑impact projects. Travel is expected; the amount will depend on the level of transaction activity.

• Assist in the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, early‑stage investments and partnerships.
• Lead execution of the M&A transaction through the entire lifecycle from project planning to the execution of transaction agreements.
• Work closely with senior business managers to evaluate potential M&A opportunities; assist in developing strategic rationale and bespoke transaction structures that align with the company’s long‑term goals.
• Lead, manage, coordinate and collaborate with large cross‑functional teams, including external advisors, in the execution of due diligence processes in transactions.
• Determine, contribute to and review detailed financial analysis required to support decision‑making on M&A transactions, including financial and valuation models such as DCF, precedent transactions and comparable company analysis.
• Lead and coordinate preparation of presentation materials for executive leadership and board meetings, summarizing key insights and recommendations.
• Assist with post‑merger integration planning and track business performance post‑transaction completion as required.
• Assist the M&A team in establishing best practices, including creation of internal databases; preparation of internal reports and presentations to senior management; support recruitment efforts including summer internships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent. An MBA or relevant business and finance experience is preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience with M&A transactions.
• Prior experience leading M&A deal processes and working cross‑functionally with various business teams or clients.
• Experience leading or supporting execution of M&A transactions in investment banking, consulting or corporate development roles is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, decision‑support, influence and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to assist the business team in defining and executing business strategy plans and growth projects (e.g., ability to articulate financial issues and impacts in the business context).
• Proven leadership with 10+ years of relevant experience and strong global networking and teamwork skills.
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Business Expertise – translates working knowledge of business into clear, specific strategies and is able to lead project teams because of breadth of knowledge regarding financial aspects of business.
• Technical/Functional Expertise – demonstrates breadth of financial and business acumen (e.g., marketing, manufacturing, corporate finance, business strategy, business law, personnel considerations, etc.). Extensive financial leadership background with demonstrated ability to manage M&A transactions, calculate discounted cash flows, integrate basic accounting, tax and…