Corporate Development Manager Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Hiring a qualified Corporate Development Manager can be challenging because organizations need professionals who combine financial expertise with strategic thinking, transaction experience, and strong commercial judgment. The role often involves evaluating opportunities with significant financial and strategic implications.
- Strong candidates typically bring experience in financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, M&A, and investment analysis. In addition, they must communicate effectively with executives, advisors, investors, and cross-functional teams throughout the transaction process.
- Finding the right Corporate Development Manager therefore requires more than technical finance skills. Businesses need professionals who can assess opportunities objectively, manage complex processes, and connect transaction activity with long-term corporate strategy.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway connects organizations with qualified Corporate Development Manager candidates who bring transaction expertise, financial analysis, and strategic insight to corporate development functions. Our recruitment approach considers M&A experience, technical capabilities, commercial judgment, leadership, and organizational fit.
ABOUT THE CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ROLE
Role Highlights
5+ years
M&A and corporate strategy
Valuation, due diligence, and transactions
Corporate development teams
Multiple industries
Permanent and direct hire
Financial modeling and valuation
Transaction and project leadership
Strategic transaction support
VP, Head of Corporate Development, or CFO
M&A and business growth
Transaction value and execution
What does a Corporate Development Manager Do?
Evaluate M&A & Investment Opportunities
A Corporate Development Manager identifies and evaluates potential acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities. They assess financial, operational, and strategic considerations to determine whether an opportunity aligns with corporate objectives.
Build Financial Models & Valuations
Corporate Development Managers develop financial models and valuation analyses to assess potential transactions. Furthermore, they evaluate assumptions, projected returns, synergies, and transaction economics to support investment decisions.
Lead Due Diligence
The role coordinates financial, commercial, operational, legal, and other due diligence activities with internal teams and external advisors. Corporate Development Managers analyze findings and identify risks that could affect transaction value or execution.
Manage Transaction Execution
A Corporate Development Manager helps manage transactions from initial evaluation through negotiation and closing. In addition, they coordinate stakeholders, maintain transaction timelines, prepare materials, and support senior leadership throughout the process.
Support Corporate Growth Strategy
Corporate Development Managers connect transaction activity with broader growth objectives. They monitor markets, identify strategic opportunities, and provide analysis that helps leadership determine where and how the organization should expand.
Build Your Corporate Development Team with Qualified Talent
Brightway connects organizations with qualified Corporate Development Manager candidates who can support M&A, valuation, due diligence, transaction execution, and strategic growth initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and other strategic growth opportunities.
- Build financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction scenarios to assess potential returns.
- Coordinate due diligence processes and evaluate financial, commercial, and operational risks.
- Manage transaction workstreams, advisors, timelines, presentations, and executive communications.
- Support corporate strategy by identifying opportunities aligned with long-term growth objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5-8 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or related finance roles.
Education
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business is typically required.
Certifications
MBA, CFA, CPA, or another relevant credential may be preferred depending on the organization.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$120,000-$175,000 annually
Performance-based and transaction-related bonuses may be available
Experience Level
Mid-level to senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Competitive for candidates with transaction execution and valuation experience
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