Director, Corporate Development – M&A

Lindblad Expeditions

Director of Corporate Development & M&A at Lindblad Expeditions identifying and executing strategic acquisitions. Leading M&A processes and developing relationships in expedition travel markets.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the SVP of Corporate Development & Strategy to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
Lead acquisitions from sourcing through closing, including valuation, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation support, and integration planning.
Direct cross-functional diligence teams while managing external advisors including investment bankers, legal counsel, tax, and accounting firms.
Develop sophisticated financial models and investment analyses to support strategic decision making.
Ensure transactions remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Own the acquisition pipeline by identifying strategic opportunities across expedition travel and adjacent markets.
Develop and maintain relationships with target company executives, owners, investors, bankers, and industry partners to generate proprietary deal flow.
Continuously evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic adjacencies.
Lead development of investment memos, Board presentations, Executive Leadership Team materials, and strategic recommendations.
Present investment opportunities, financial analyses, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, Marine, Hotel, Sales, Marketing, and other business leaders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Lead post-acquisition integration planning, synergy realization, and value capture initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. MBA strongly preferred.
8–12+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Strategy Consulting, or a related M&A environment.
Demonstrated experience leading acquisitions from sourcing through closing, including valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, and integration planning.
Advanced expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, investment analysis, and capital allocation.
Proven experience managing cross-functional transaction teams and coordinating external advisors including investment bankers, legal counsel, tax, and accounting firms.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to identify acquisition opportunities aligned to long-term business objectives.
Experience developing investment recommendations and presenting to executive leadership, investment committees, or Boards of Directors.
Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel benefits for employees and their family
Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests
Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) plan with employer match
Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
7-8 Paid Holidays
2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)
Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)
Parental Leave
Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
Pet Insurance discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial AnalysisDue DiligenceTransaction StructuringIntegration PlanningCapital AllocationInvestment AnalysisAcquisition Pipeline ManagementMarket Trend EvaluationInvestment Memo DevelopmentExecutive Presentation

Soft Skills

NegotiationInfluencingStakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingTeam Leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceMBA Preferred