Corporate Development Director

The Standard

Corporate Development Director evaluating and executing growth initiatives at The Standard. Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in a fast-paced financial environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $137,000 - $200,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen and analytical skills to evaluate potential acquisitions and partnerships, while effectively managing cross-functional diligence workstreams and communicating insights to senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AcumenAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsCorporate Development

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisValuation AnalysisMergers and AcquisitionsStrategic AnalysisRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Corporate Development ToolsPresentation Software

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingPrivate EquityCorporate FinanceConsultingActuarial Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the execution of corporate development initiatives by evaluating potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investment opportunities
Research market trends, industry developments, and competitive dynamics, and perform financial and strategic analyses to assess strategic fit, risks, and value creation potential
Coordinate and manage assigned diligence workstreams across cross-functional partners, track progress, and surface key risks, issues, and decision points
Work closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders to keep diligence activities on track, elevate issues, and provide recommendations to corporate development leadership in support of transaction structuring, negotiation, signing, and closing
Prepare analyses, presentations, and communication materials to support internal discussions and inform decision-making related to corporate development initiatives
Maintain and enhance corporate development tools, templates, and processes to support consistent and efficient deal execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in investment banking, investor relations, private equity, corporate development, corporate finance, actuarial, consulting, or a related field
Strong financial acumen, including the ability to understand and analyze financial statements, valuation analyses, and key deal economics in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize financial, legal, operational, and market information to evaluate strategic alternatives, identify risks, and develop recommendations for senior leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to completion
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, and often ambiguous environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools