Corporate Development Director (SaaS/AI)

TL;DR

Corporate Development Director (SaaS/AI): Leading end-to-end M&A transactions to drive inorganic growth within the global software and AI portfolio with an accent on valuation, due diligence, and strategic alignment. Focus on executing complex acquisitions and divestitures, managing cross-functional deal teams, and advising senior leadership on capital allocation.

Location: Hybrid in New York City, NY (Office: 2 days/week)

Salary: $181,900 - $325,050 USD

Company

Global provider of professional information services and software solutions across health, tax, accounting, and legal domains.

What you will do

• Lead acquisition and divestiture processes end-to-end, from initial deal intake through diligence, valuation, and execution.
• Develop investment theses and frame key value drivers, risks, and trade-offs to prepare recommendations for senior executives.
• Oversee financial, commercial, and technical due diligence, synthesizing findings into clear implications for deal structure and risk.
• Direct the development of valuation and operating models (DCF, comps, accretion/dilution) and ensure analytical rigor.
• Engage with divisional leadership, investment bankers, and PE sponsors to advance opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Mentor and review the work of team members to raise analytical and execution standards across the group.

Requirements

• 9–12 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Proven track record of leading M&A transactions end-to-end, including negotiation of commercial elements.
• Significant expertise in Software, AI, and SaaS M&A, with a deep understanding of subscription and usage-based revenue models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics (MBA strongly preferred).
• Exceptional ability to influence and advise senior executives in high-stakes decision environments.
• Must be based in New York City for a hybrid work arrangement.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience building M&A-related workflows using AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, low-ego, and high-performing team culture with a history of internal promotion.
• Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Retirement and savings options including 401(k), FSA, and HSA.
• Practical perks such as commuter benefits and a tuition assistance plan.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts to ensure authenticity.
• Candidates must remove virtual backgrounds during virtual calls.
• The process includes mandatory in-person interviews at a hirify.global office.