Corporate Development Director

Grant Thornton • New York, NY

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Development Director to join the team in
New York, NY.

The Corporate Development Director will support the Head of Corporate
Development in efforts to evaluate and execute corporate mergers, asset
acquisitions and divestitures. Responsibilities include assisting with potential
target identification, development and review of financial models, development
of presentation materials and transaction execution. Assists in the coordination
of all supporting resources, processes (legal, valuation and transaction
evaluation, due diligence, corporate finance, etc.) and deal advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking or related roles
• Strong work ethic and ability to deliver under pressure against tight deadlines
• Extremely strong financial modeling skills (ability to build and modify models to evaluate transaction economics and perform sensitivity analysis)
• Ability to lead a team of experienced internal subject matter experts and external advisors
• Enthusiastic attitude for getting into the details

Nice To Haves

• MBA/MSF/CFA preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports M&A execution in line with Grant Thornton’s US strategy
• Routinely interact with business unit leaders and the strategy team to prioritize capabilities for investment.
• Research, identify, and evaluate acquisition targets
• Manage the transaction due diligence process, including leadership of large multi-functional internal and external teams
• Lead the development of financial models and other relevant analytics.
• Coordinate analytics with relevant functions
• Prepare transaction review and/or approval materials for Senior Management and the Partnership Board
• Support the transaction execution process, including completion of deal documentation
• Provide support for post-acquisition/merger integration
• Perform or support other ad-hoc M&A-related projects or analyses

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director