Corporate Development Manager

Summit School Services LLC

Corporate Development Manager supporting M&A lifecycle at Summit School Services. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisors while working in a hybrid environment.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWarrenville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development of growth strategies; partner with key internal leaders to develop investment theses to enable target pipeline growth.
Drive strategic and financial analysis of potential targets.
Develop materials to communicate findings and recommendations.
Lead valuation and financial modeling analyses including discounted cash flow, accretion/dilution impacts, comparable/precedent transactions, investment return calculations.
Support due diligence processes by coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging with target company personnel and external advisors, identifying key diligence findings, and assessing deal implications.
Support all aspects of deal execution, including preparation of presentation materials, negotiation support, transaction documentation, and closing.
Take ownership of selected areas of responsibility within transactions.
Contribute to pre-merger integration planning and post-merger execution to ensure the realization of deal rationale, value drivers, and synergies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
1–3 years (Associate) or 4-6 years (Manager) of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, management consulting, or corporate finance
Experience building M&A financial models and business case development
Industry exposure to transportation, logistics, or business services
Demonstrated leadership, analytical problem-solving skills, and strong verbal and written communication abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external partners, and advisors
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Additional certifications are considered a plus
Travel requirement of up to 10% as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Education Summit School Services LLC is a North American student transportation provider that recently rebranded from National Express LLC under new ownership. The company operates large school bus fleets and well-known regional brands such as Durham School Services, Stock Transportation, and Petermann Bus, serving hundreds of school districts and transporting hundreds of thousands to over a million students daily. In addition to school bus services, it provides shuttle and transit solutions for universities, companies, and communities, and emphasizes safety, community engagement, employee development, and customer service. A new website and brand rollout for Summit School Services LLC are forthcoming. Corporate Development Manager 🔥 17 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Warrenville – Hybrid 💵 $140k - $160k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👔 Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide Report problem 📋 Description
Support development of growth strategies; partner with key internal leaders to develop investment theses to enable target pipeline growth.
Drive strategic and financial analysis of potential targets.
Develop materials to communicate findings and recommendations.
Lead valuation and financial modeling analyses including discounted cash flow, accretion/dilution impacts, comparable/precedent transactions, investment return calculations.
Support due diligence processes by coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging with target company personnel and external advisors, identifying key diligence findings, and assessing deal implications.
Support all aspects of deal execution, including preparation of presentation materials, negotiation support, transaction documentation, and closing.
Take ownership of selected areas of responsibility within transactions.
Contribute to pre-merger integration planning and post-merger execution to ensure the realization of deal rationale, value drivers, and synergies. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
1–3 years (Associate) or 4-6 years (Manager) of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, management consulting, or corporate finance
Experience building M&A financial models and business case development
Industry exposure to transportation, logistics, or business services
Demonstrated leadership, analytical problem-solving skills, and strong verbal and written communication abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external partners, and advisors
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Additional certifications are considered a plus
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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluationdiscounted cash flowaccretion/dilution analysiscomparable transactionsinvestment return calculationsM&A financial modelsbusiness case development

Soft Skills

leadershipanalytical problem-solvingverbal communicationwritten communicationtime managementprioritizationrelationship buildinginterpersonal skills