Corporate Development Director
AeroVironment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Simi Valley • California • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $183,501 - $259,875 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead evaluation and execution of M&A transactions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and partnerships
- Own the end-to-end deal process for assigned transactions, including sourcing, diligence, valuation, negotiation, and closing
- Build comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses to assess deal economics, synergies, and strategic fit
- Manage cross-functional deal teams including finance, legal, HR, operations, and business unit leaders throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Develop presentation materials for the corporate development leadership team and executive stakeholders
- Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify potential targets and assess strategic opportunities
- Manage relationships with investment banks, advisors, and counterparties throughout the deal process
- Support post-merger integration workstreams in partnership with Integration office and business leaders to ensure successful value capture
- Mentor and develop junior corporate development team members, providing guidance on deal execution and analytical approaches
- Support the VP of Corporate Development in refining our deal pipeline and transaction prioritization
- Contribute to the evolution of corporate development processes, tools, and best practices
Requirements
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting
- Strong track record of leading and closing multiple M&A transactions or strategic investments, with demonstrated success managing significant deals
- Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills across multiple methodologies (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong business judgment with ability to balance strategic considerations with financial analysis
- Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
- MBA strongly preferred
- Experience with post-merger integration is highly valued
- Industry-specific experience in industrials/defense is a plus
Benefits
- AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingvaluationDCFcomparable companiesprecedent transactionsM&A transactionsstrategic investmentsmarket analysiscompetitive analysispost-merger integration
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationbusiness judgmentmentoringproject managementanalytical skillscross-functional team managementrelationship managementstrategic thinkingnegotiation
Certifications
MBA