Director of Corporate Development

ADP is hiring a Director, Corporate Development. Are you an investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory professional with experience evaluating acquisition opportunities, supporting M&A transactions, and developing analyses that inform strategic investment decisions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and presenting complex analyses to senior executives and deal teams are critical to success? As Director, Corporate Development, you will provide support to the Corporate Development Group and Business Unit leaders on specific mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic partnership initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, you will assist in identifying, analyzing, and executing potential acquisition opportunities in accordance with ADP’s strategic and financial growth objectives. Additionally, you will support corporate divestiture and other strategic investment activities as needed. The ideal candidate combines M&A-focused investment banking experience with strong financial, accounting, and analytical capabilities. You have hands-on experience developing and evaluating financial analyses, valuation models, and diligence materials, along with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and recommendations to senior executives and deal team members. You are intellectually curious, learn quickly, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Learn more about ADP at What you’ll do: Here’s what you can expect on a typical day: Monitor potential areas of profitable growth and potential acquisition targets through market, industry, and competitive research and company profiling. Leverage third-party market intelligence tools (e.g., CB Insights, Pitchbook) to gather data and perform analysis on private market investment (i.e., VC, PE) activity in HR Technology to support the organization’s understanding of current market dynamics. Assist in the analysis of financial and other available business information of target companies with a view towards their tactical and strategic fit with ADP. Assist in the preparation of financial and qualitative analyses and presentations, enabling senior management at the business unit and parent company level to make informed investment decisions. Support the acquisition team as needed throughout the transaction process from origination through to closing. Collaborate with the appropriate company departments (e.g., Product and Technology, Finance, Legal, Human Resources) as well as any external advisors throughout the transaction and due diligence processes. Align with Corporate and BU strategy teams during the strategic planning process on key initiatives that have a business/corporate development orientation and assist with evaluation of buy/build/partner analyses. Work closely and build strong relationships with business unit peers as well as those in supporting corporate functions to ensure effective communication and smooth transaction processes. Perform other related duties as assigned, including tracking group activity, inbound investment opportunities, etc. Experience. You have 5+ years of relevant investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, or financial advisory experience, including at least 2-3 years of direct M&A-focused investment banking experience, complemented by experience in transaction advisory, valuation, financial due diligence, or a related finance discipline. TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Demonstrated M&A transaction experience supporting acquisition opportunities, including performing valuation and financial analysis, coordinating due diligence, and supporting transaction execution from initial assessment through close within an investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory environment, with substantive hands‑on involvement in developing transaction analyses and materials. Strong financial acumen, including hands‑on experience developing financial models, analyzing financial statements, applying valuation methodologies, and conducting financial due diligence. Advanced proficiency in Excel, including experience preparing financial and quantitative analyses. Excellent PowerPoint content creation, presentation, data visualization, and storytelling skills, with proven ability to communicate complex ideas and prepare compelling analyses, presentations, and business cases for senior executives and senior deal team members that drive decision‑making. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work with and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels in a matrix environment. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Detail‑oriented with excellent and consistent follow‑through and proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Highly motivated, self‑starting, intellectually curious individual with a strong desire to learn, the ability to quickly grasp complex financial and strategic concepts, and the ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of the overall acquisition team. Impeccable personal and professional ethics. Reputation for honesty, credibility, discretion, and a person who can be trusted with confidential information. You’ll have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. For additional comfort in the role: MBA Human resources, technology, outsourcing or related industry experience. YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO: Deliver meaningful business impact. Help drive ADP strategic and business outcomes using strong judgment supported by thorough analysis. Collaborate to drive growth. Be willing to speak up, be an owner, and contribute to and respectfully challenge ideas to find the best solutions to move initiatives forward. Be surrounded by curious learners. Align with other smart people in an environment where you can grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes. Act like an owner & doer. Be mission-driven and committed to leading change; you will be encouraged to take on new challenges and solve complex problems. Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where you live and work. ADP is focused on supporting associates and the broader community in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation. Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: (ADA version: ) #LI-JR3 #LI-Hybrid Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $123,400.00 - USD $303,800.00 / Year* *Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws. A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. 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