Corporate Development Director (M&A)

Location: Wilmington, DE Type: Perm (Contingency) Job #45378 Salary: $170,000 Job Overview – Corporate Development Director (M&A):Compensation: $170,000 – $260,000/year + bonusLocation: Wilmington, DESchedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)Our client is hiring a Corporate Development Director (M&A) in Wilmington, DE (Hybrid). In this strategic role, you’ll lead end-to-end M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership, legal, finance, and external advisors to drive deal strategy, due diligence, execution, and post-close integration. Ideal candidates have experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development with full deal lifecycle ownership.Responsibilities as the Corporate Development Director (M&A):Deal Execution: Lead end-to-end M&A transactions, including strategy, structuring, negotiation, and execution. Strategic Targeting: Evaluate acquisitions, divestitures, and early-stage investments aligned with business growth goals. Cross-Functional Oversight: Manage due diligence with legal, finance, operations, and external advisors. Valuation & Modeling: Oversee DCF models, precedent comps, and valuation analyses to guide decision-making. Executive Reporting: Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and valuation summaries to senior leadership and the board. Qualifications for the Corporate Development Director (M&A):Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required (MBA strongly preferred). Experience: 5-10 years of end-to-end M&A transaction experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development, with a strong preference for full deal lifecycle ownership. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling platforms. Industry Knowledge: Strong grasp of M&A strategy, financial analysis, deal structuring, integration planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Skills & Attributes: Strategic, analytical, and highly organized, with strong negotiation, communication, and global collaboration experience. Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.