Senior Manager, Corporate Development

Responsibilities Lead research and analysis on new growth opportunities, including acquisitions, strategic investments, and integrated commercial partnerships that align to Fiserv client needs and strategic priorities. Evaluate target positioning within industry and solution segments; assess competitive landscape, market dynamics, and key risks. Create and maintain financial models and valuation analyses (discounted cash flow, comparable company, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution, pre/post-money scenarios) to support decision-making and business case development. Partner with Business Unit Strategy, Product, and Finance leaders to produce financial and competitive analysis, prepare executive-level presentations, and support internal approval processes. Manage and coordinate cross-functional due diligence and deal execution across Finance, Legal, HR, Risk, Technology, Cyber, and third-party advisors (e.g., counsel, transaction services). Participate in structuring, negotiating, and reviewing principal commercial and legal transaction terms and documentation (letter of intent, purchase agreements, non-disclosure agreements). Drive pre-closing integration planning and support post-close integration readiness, including orchestration of integration playbooks and alignment with integration PMO. Assess and recommend process improvements for strategic initiative execution, due diligence workflows, and integration readiness. Requirements 4+ years experience in equity research or mergers & acquisitions (investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or other transaction advisory) Strong capabilities in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic analysis, including discounted cash flow, accretion dilution, leveraged buyouts, etc. Experience with financial modeling best practices and industry standards. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, related experience and military experience. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree (great to have). Experience managing external advisors (investment banks, law firms, accounting/transaction services) through deal execution (great to have). Hard Skills financial modeling valuation analysis discounted cash flow comparable company analysis precedent transactions accretion dilution forecasting strategic analysis leveraged buyouts process improvements Soft Skills leadership communication collaboration negotiation analytical thinking problem-solving organizational skills presentation skills cross-functional coordination strategic thinking Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance Bachelor’s degree in accounting Master of Business Administration (MBA) equivalent combination of education and experience #J-18808-Ljbffr