Hybrid Corporate Development Director

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About the role

  • Corporate Development Director overseeing significant M&A transactions and strategic investments for AeroVironment. Driving valuation, negotiation, and deal execution processes with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead evaluation and execution of M&A transactions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and partnerships
  • Own the end-to-end deal process for assigned transactions, including sourcing, diligence, valuation, negotiation, and closing
  • Build comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses to assess deal economics, synergies, and strategic fit
  • Manage cross-functional deal teams including finance, legal, HR, operations, and business unit leaders throughout the transaction lifecycle
  • Develop presentation materials for the corporate development leadership team and executive stakeholders
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify potential targets and assess strategic opportunities
  • Manage relationships with investment banks, advisors, and counterparties throughout the deal process
  • Support post-merger integration workstreams in partnership with Integration office and business leaders to ensure successful value capture
  • Mentor and develop junior corporate development team members, providing guidance on deal execution and analytical approaches
  • Support the VP of Corporate Development in refining our deal pipeline and transaction prioritization
  • Contribute to the evolution of corporate development processes, tools, and best practices

Requirements

  • 8-12 years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting
  • Strong track record of leading and closing multiple M&A transactions or strategic investments, with demonstrated success managing significant deals
  • Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills across multiple methodologies (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong business judgment with ability to balance strategic considerations with financial analysis
  • Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
  • MBA strongly preferred
  • Experience with post-merger integration is highly valued
  • Industry-specific experience in industrials/defense is a plus

Benefits

  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Job title

Corporate Development Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$183,501 - $259,875 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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