Director of Corporate Development - Head of BD

Job Title: Director of Corporate Development – Head of Origination

Location: Salt Lake City

Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)

About the Firm:

We are partnering a reputable software investment firm, Founder by one of the best CEOs in the market, as well as some of the most influential names in family offices & private equity landscape. This firm has established itself as a leader in the industry and is experiencing rapid growth. As the firm continues to expand its influence in the market, we are looking for a Director of Corporate Development – Head of Origination to help drive this growth by optimizing origination strategies, expanding into new verticals, and leading the development of a high-performing team.

Position Overview:

The Director of Corporate Development – Head of Origination will play a critical role in driving the firm’s business development and origination strategies. This individual will be responsible for sourcing and originating new investment opportunities, expanding the firm’s reach into new verticals, and optimizing processes that help create a scalable and efficient long-term origination environment. The role will involve working closely with the deal team and leading a team of professionals to ensure successful execution of the firm’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the origination strategy and execution of sourcing new investment opportunities across multiple verticals.
• Hire, mentor, and lead a team of origination and business development professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Work closely with the deal team and senior leadership to evaluate potential investment opportunities and ensure seamless integration of origination efforts into the deal flow process.
• Drive the firm’s expansion into new markets and verticals, identifying key sectors and opportunities for growth.
• Continuously evaluate and refine origination processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability, ensuring long-term sustainability and success in deal sourcing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players, including founders, executives, and potential partners, to expand the firm’s network and origination pipeline.
• Work closely with senior leadership to define origination strategies, track key performance indicators, and report on progress towards achieving origination and business development goals.

Qualifications:

• 6 years in a M&A origination, corporate developments, business developments, or investor related position.
• Proven track record in corporate development, business development, or M&A with extensive experience in origination and deal sourcing.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to hire, build, and lead a high-performing origination function.
• A deep understanding of the investment landscape and a network within the industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated success in expanding into new markets or verticals and executing business development strategies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a focus on process optimization and scalability.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience & extensive knowledge in the software space if preferred, not required.

Compensation:

• Base bonus equity package
• Competitive market compensation.