Head Of Corporate Development

TL;DR

Head of Corporate Development: Owning the M&A lifecycle from origination to integration planning with an accent on financial modeling, diligence management, and transaction execution. Focus on identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities that strengthen the product portfolio and expand market presence.

Location: Open to candidates who are near our offices in Cambridge (UK), Austin (Texas), Pasadena (California) or remotely in the US. This role will involve regular travel to meet with colleagues, partners, and potential acquisition targets, primarily in the US and UK

Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 with OTE of £200,000 - £250,000

Company

Redgate creates ingeniously simple software to help data professionals get the most value out of any database.

What you will do

• Shape and own Redgate’s corporate development and M&A strategy.
• Build and manage a pipeline of potential acquisition opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end deal execution, including valuation, diligence, and transaction delivery.
• Work with internal teams and external advisers to assess strategic, financial, product, and cultural fit.
• Support post acquisition integration so new teams and products can thrive at Redgate.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders on market trends and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of investment banking experience (M&A , technology or related coverage), and/or 3+ years of private equity or similar corporate development experience focused on acquisitions and due diligence.
• Strong command of financial modelling, valuation, deal structuring, and transaction execution.
• Experience working with or evaluating software businesses.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional workstreams and manage multiple concurrent transactions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; confident engaging founders, executives, and advisors.
• Ability to influence without authority and build trusted relationships at all levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible-hybrid model with a blend of remote (home) and co-located (office) work.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and generous paid time off.
• Employee assistance program, community and social events.
• Environment where you can thrive in your career.
• Workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.

Hiring process

• Application: Tell us about yourself, your skills, and why you’d like to join Redgate.
• Initial Conversation: Initial interview to learn more about you and answer any questions you have about Redgate and the role.
• Skills Alignment Interview: This stage is all about your expertise and giving you a real sense of the role.