What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Corporate Development position at Frederick Fox?
Frederick Fox is currently recruiting for a an experienced and dynamic Director, Corporate Development on behalf of one of clients. This is a strategic role for a billion-dollar company that will focus on identifying growth opportunities, and lead mergers and acquisitions (M&A) efforts.
Essential Duties:
- Lead transaction execution activities, including the creation of detailed financial and operating models, valuation, returns, and credit analyses for potential transactions and investment opportunities.
- Quarterback the transaction due diligence process through coordination with cross-functional teams and respond to investor and bank diligence requests, as applicable, to support the financing of investment opportunities.
- Interact regularly with third-party advisors (legal, financial, tax, consultants).
- Collaborate on the development and negotiation of transaction terms and deal documentation, including NDAs, term sheets, credit agreements, letters of intent, and definitive agreements, in conjunction with Legal.
- Support activities related to raising capital through equity or issuance of long-term debt, including refinancing and any derivatives connected to these transactions, and provide recommendations on long-term financing strategies at both the corporate and business unit levels.
- Handle various ad hoc requests from FP&A, senior management, and Sponsors as needed.
- Willingness to work non-standard work hours as projects require.
- Travel >25%.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 6 years of experience in corporate finance and M&A - proven experience leading deals end-end . Investment banking background strongly preferred, combined with experience working for a $50M organization executing acquisitions.
- 6 years of experience assessing and executing acquisitions and strategic transactions, including detailed operational and financial modeling and analysis, development of Board-level presentation materials, leading due diligence efforts, and negotiation of legal documentation, including confidentiality agreements, term sheets, letters of intent, definitive agreements, and credit agreements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA and/or CFA highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve goals and objectives.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Prior experience in infrastructure, marine transportation, port industries, logistics, or Public Private Partnerships (PPP, P3) is a plus (but not required).
- Outstanding interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; team player and seen as a trusted advisor.
- Expert-level knowledge of financial modeling required
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for corporate growth and M&A, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your resume.
