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Director of Business Development

SafeLease Insurance Services
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

SafeLease is a high-growth startup redefining the insurance industry through strategic acquisitions and a vertically integrated approach to insurance program creation. We are seeking a Director of Business Development to lead our M&A strategy, source and evaluate acquisition targets, and execute high-impact deals. In this role, you will work closely with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives, conduct due diligence, and expand our portfolio of insurance solutions. This is a hybrid role based in downtown Austin, Texas.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute SafeLease's M&A strategy, identifying acquisition opportunities that align with our growth objectives.
  • Lead market research and competitive analysis to assess trends, emerging opportunities, and potential acquisition targets.
  • Own the deal pipeline, from sourcing and initial outreach to negotiation, structuring, and closing transactions.
  • Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence to assess investment opportunities.
  • Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure smooth deal execution and post-merger integration.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders, including brokers, insurance carriers, and potential acquisition targets.
  • Drive SafeLease’s corporate development efforts, identifying strategic partnerships that expand our insurance offerings.
  • Provide executive leadership with insights and recommendations to inform long-term business strategy.

About You

  • 5 years of experience in business development, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or consulting, with a strong focus on M&A.
  • Expertise in insurance, financial services, or related industries, with a deep understanding of market dynamics and regulatory considerations.
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with experience in deal execution and due diligence.
  • Proven ability to develop and manage a deal pipeline, with a track record of closing strategic transactions.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic thinker with a bias for execution, comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Join SafeLease and play a key role in shaping the future of our insurance business. As a profitable, high-growth startup, we operate with financial discipline, turning down outside investment to maintain control of our strategic direction.

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