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The Director of Corporate Development plays a leadership role in driving strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, and other corporate initiatives. This individual is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing opportunities that align with the organization’s long-term goals, while working closely with executive leadership, finance, legal, and business unit teams.Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including deal sourcing, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and industry dynamics to inform corporate strategy.
- Build financial models to evaluate potential deals and their impact on the business.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess strategic fit and operational synergies.
- Present recommendations and findings to executive leadership and the board of directors.
- Manage relationships with external advisors, including investment banks / brokers, legal counsel, and consultants.
- Support the development and refinement of the company’s strategic plan and growth initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, accounting, financial planning and analysis or a related field.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.
The ideal candidate is both analytical and relationship-driven, with the business acumen to assess opportunities and the leadership skills to drive them forward.
Work Conditions:
Work Environment
- Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
- Business casual attire
Work Postures
- Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
Physical Demands
- Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, including paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
Work Hours
- 40-45 hours per week with 10%-15% travel required
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Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America’s leading provider of death care products and services. As of September 30, 2016, SCI operates 1,531 funeral service locations and 471 cemeteries (including 262 combination locations), which are geographically diversified across 45 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Through its businesses, SCI markets the Dignity Memorial® brand which offers assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction. In January 2016, SCI was presented with the J.D. Power President’s Award in recognition of an ongoing dedication to service excellence including quality improvement, customer satisfaction and the development of enduring client relationships. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com. As used herein, “SCI” or the “Company” refers to Service Corporation International and all of its affiliated companies.
