Deel

Associate Strategic Corporate Development Director

Deel

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • New York • United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Fuel our M&A strategy by researching and qualifying strategic targets, managing initial outreach, and performing the initial filtering and analysis to build a high-quality pipeline.
  • Take a central role in executing transactions from start to finish, under the supervision of our head of M&A.
  • Manage the due diligence process, coordinate external advisors, and actively participate in negotiating legal documentation (SPA, APA).
  • Oversee complex financial modeling and valuation to support investment decisions at the executive level.
  • Define the integration roadmap and coordinate cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Ops, Product, …) to ensure a seamless transition within Deel.
  • Drive the execution of the integration plan under the mentorship of a Director, ensuring synergy objectives are met and KPIs are tracked.
  • Lead high-impact projects on top business priorities from initial scoping and data gathering to full implementation, ensuring all work streams are executed on time and aligned with business priorities.
  • Build strong internal relationships to influence decision-making and ensure the seamless execution across all involved departments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 8–10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in Investment Banking, M&A, or Corporate Development within a fast-paced scale-up.
  • Proven track record of leading M&A transactions, including end-to-end due diligence management and active involvement in negotiating legal documentation.
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills; you are comfortable deep-diving into P&Ls and complex business cases.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact strategic projects and drive cross-functional implementation in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to build internal relationships and influence decision-making at the C-suite level.
  • Previous experience in Post-Merger Integration is a plus, but not required.
Benefits
  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
  • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingvaluationdue diligence managementM&A transactionsnegotiating legal documentationP&L analysisbusiness case analysisstrategic project managementcross-functional implementation
Soft Skills
executive presencerelationship buildinginfluence decision-makingleadershipcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA