Corporate Development Director

Director, Corporate Development - Premium Travel Company

A leading experiential travel and hospitality company is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to help drive growth through acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investment initiatives. Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will lead the full M&A life cycle and play a key role in evaluating and executing strategic opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisitions from sourcing through closing, including valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiations, and integration planning.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Build relationships with founders, investors, advisors, and industry participants to generate deal flow.
• Prepare investment memos, board presentations, and executive-level recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
• Support post-acquisition integration and value creation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Strategy.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills.
• Proven experience leading M&A processes from origination through close.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.
• Travel, hospitality, leisure, or consumer sector experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000-$175,000
• 15% target bonus
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, commuter benefits, and travel-related perks.

Location

Hybrid schedule with three days per week in-office. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of the New York City office.