Director, Business Development

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.IDEX Corporation is seekingaDirectortoidentifyand evaluate the enterprise's most attractive growth pathwayacross its portfolio of industrial platforms. This rolesupportsthe development of IDEX's acquisition pipeline and the business case for where and how the enterprise should expand, working in close partnership with corporate, segment and business leadership. This individual will develop a view on market size, market structure, competitive landscape, value proposition, commercial potential, and other critical factors for potential targets, and translate that into a business case. The ideal candidate will also conduct deep-dive research into market dynamics, growth trends, and competitive landscapes, expand this analysis into products and technologies, and synthesize their findings into high-impact white papers and strategic presentations for the executive leadership team. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate with team members to review actionable growth opportunities, including sourcing and screening of acquisition targets and supporting the evaluation of live transactions. This is a high-visibility role that directly informs capital deployment decisions at the enterpriselevel.Enterprise Growth AnalysisMap whitespaces, adjacencies, and expansion opportunities across and beyond IDEX's current businessesAssess market structure, growth rates, and competitive dynamics to distinguish durable opportunities Acquisition Sourcing & Pipeline DevelopmentSupport the build of IDEX's enterprise-wide acquisition pipeline across near-, mid-, and long-term horizonsSource, screen, and prioritize targets against strategic fit (market dynamics, competitive moat, including product/technology differentiation) and financial attractiveness Develop investment theses and target profiles, as needed, to support leadership decision-making on where to deploy capitalTransaction Support & DiligenceCompile a bottoms-up view of the commercial potential of a target business through due diligence and application of other frameworks/toolsLead aspects of commercial diligence on active opportunitiesto support valuation and financial modelingSynthesize diligence findings into clear, decision-ready materials for senior leadership and the boardExecutive & Cross-Functional PartnershipServe as a strategic thought partner to leadership on growth and capital deploymentCoordinate across finance, commercial, and business teams to pressure-test opportunities and align on prioritiesPrepare and present findings to the executive leadership team and support board-level materialsRequired Qualifications:10+ years of experience in business due diligence (supporting M&A) and corporate strategy within industrial, advanced-manufacturing, or diversified multi-platform businessesStrong command of market dynamics/sizing, competitive landscape, voice of customer feedback, and mapping key business drivers Proven ability to synthesize complex, ambiguous inputs into clear, decision-ready recommendations for senior audiencesExperience partnering with executives, GMs, and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environmentBachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, or related fieldrequired; MBA preferredPreferred Attributes:Background in B2B industrial,advanced manufacturing,ordynamic technologymarketsFamiliarity withmarket intelligenceplatforms,competitive analysis frameworks.M&A transaction processes, andVoice of Customer (VoC) toolsExperience supporting strategic M&A or portfolio expansion initiatives.Comfortable working in ambiguous, high-impact, and fast-paced environments.Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?Total RewardsThe compensation range for this position is $158,600.00 - $237,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits PackageOur comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know.Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.This posting is for an existing vacancy.‌Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.‌SummaryLocation: Northbrook, IllinoisType: Full time