Senior Director, Corporate Development

Lead enterprise inorganic growth strategy across mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reinsurance transactions, strategic investments, and partnerships Develop and manage the opportunity pipeline by establishing investment theses, assessing market dynamics, and cultivating strategic relationships Evaluate opportunities for strategic fit, financial impact, capital implications, regulatory considerations, and key risks Lead complex transactions through evaluation, approval, negotiation, execution, and transition planning Oversee valuation, financial analysis, and return frameworks for capital allocation and transaction recommendations Advise senior leadership, governance committees, and Boards with executive-ready recommendations Align cross-functional leaders on strategic rationale, due diligence findings, transaction decisions, and execution priorities Represent the company externally with advisors, counterparties, reinsurers, and industry participants Guide integration, separation, and value-capture planning Build Corporate Development team capabilities, standards, industry insight, and execution discipline Requirements Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field Twelve years of experience in transaction execution, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, strategic finance, or related leadership roles Experience leading complex transactions from evaluation through execution and transition planning Strong financial analysis, valuation, accounting, analytical, and business judgment skills Experience influencing executives, governance committees, and senior cross-functional stakeholders Strong project management and execution discipline High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and relationship management skills Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship or an employer of record Preferred: Master’s degree in business administration or related advanced degree Preferred: Experience within life insurance, annuities, retirement, distribution, or financial services industries Preferred: Knowledge of insurance transactions, reinsurance structures, regulatory requirements, statutory accounting, and risk-based capital (RBC) considerations Preferred: Experience preparing Board, executive, or investment committee materials Preferred: Established industry network Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in leading complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, with a strong focus on financial analysis, valuation, and strategic alignment. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and manage cross-functional relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Highest-signal resume keywords Mergers And Acquisitions Financial Analysis Transaction Execution Project Management Corporate Development ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Valuation Accounting Analytical Skills Business Judgment Capital Allocation Soft Skills Relationship Management Professionalism Integrity Discretion Certifications & Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Industry Keywords Financial Services Reinsurance Insurance Transactions Regulatory Requirements Risk-Based Capital (RBC) #J-18808-Ljbffr