Head of Development (Remote)

Director For Corporate Development And M&A

Viasat needs a Director for Corporate Development and M&A to drive growth and manage the portfolio through leading M&A efforts. We are seeking an expert in development and an M&A professional with a consistent record of successfully closing sophisticated deals and projects while working independently.

Implement global Business Growth and Merger & Acquisition strategies, crucial for the expansion of Viasat.

Lead global implementation of mergers, divestitures, partnerships, and growth initiatives aligning with Viasat's strategy for value creation.

Supervision of specific business growth initiatives and encouraging relationships with crucial collaborators.

Support corporate development and M&A initiatives through all the phases.

Source potential projects, identify potential partners, assess and prioritize potential opportunities globally.

Lead project execution from initial exploratory contacts to negotiation of key terms, discussion of definitive legal agreements, signing and closing.

Lead corresponding internal processes and cross-functional project teams, interacting with senior executives, business segment and central & corporate function leaders. Preparation and presentation of corporate development-related materials to Viasat's senior executives and leaders.

Develop arguments for all transactions in partnership with business segments and central and corporate functions, as applicable, lead deal structuring, risk analysis, and gap management.

Management of investment banks and outside advisors involved in deals.

Management of select corporate business development initiatives lead the pipeline of global initiatives and activity.

Experience of 8+ years in M&A or corporate development in telecom, media, or a technology industry with a corporate, an investment bank, or a private equity firm; Consistent track record of completing mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and similar corporate development deals.

Strong financial modeling skills; Deep knowledge of M&A processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, legal and regulatory, valuation and negotiation.

Familiarity with drafting, negotiating, and closing deal term sheets and contracts.

strong project management skills with an ability to complete tasks in a global, cross-functional, and matrix organization.

candidates in the greater New York area (remote) will also be considered.

What will help you on the job:

Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build materials, distill concepts, and optimally elevate findings.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive a project team.

University degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, economics, or STEM.

Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.