Head of Growth Development

Corporate Development Director
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we've been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. The Corporate Development Director supports the execution of The Standard's growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments, as directed by the CEO and corporate development leadership. This role evaluates potential opportunities, supports transaction execution, and helps advance corporate development projects that align with the company's long-term strategic objectives.
The Corporate Development Director works closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including senior leaders and officers across finance, actuarial, legal, HR, IT, and operations, and partners with external advisors to support thorough evaluation and efficient execution of transactions.
Strategic Planning and Deal Evaluation: Support the execution of corporate development initiatives by evaluating potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investment opportunities. Research market trends, industry developments, and competitive dynamics, and perform financial and strategic analyses to assess strategic fit, risks, and value creation potential.
Coordinate and manage assigned diligence workstreams across cross-functional partners, track progress, and surface key risks, issues, and decision points. Work closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders to keep diligence activities on track, elevate issues, and provide recommendations to corporate development leadership in support of transaction structuring, negotiation, signing, and closing.
Analysis, Communication, and Strategic Storytelling: Prepare analyses, presentations, and communication materials to support internal discussions and inform decision-making related to corporate development initiatives. Contribute to the development of the strategic rationale for transactions, including supporting preparation of board-level materials.
Process Improvement and Operational Effectiveness: Maintain and enhance corporate development tools, templates, and processes to support consistent and efficient deal execution. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, investor relations, private equity, corporate development, corporate finance, actuarial, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to understand and analyze financial statements, valuation analyses, and key deal economics in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize financial, legal, operational, and market information to evaluate strategic alternatives, identify risks, and develop recommendations for senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to completion.
• Considers future scenarios, opportunities, and risks to develop thoughtful recommendations that align with the company's long-term strategic objectives.

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength, and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.