Full Job Description
Director, Corporate Development
The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the development and execution of Descartes' global M&A strategy with direct involvement and responsibility to:
- Evaluate potential opportunities with a view to identifying key value drivers, potential synergy opportunities and risks/upsides early in the process
- Support negotiation and deal execution activities by working closely with key stakeholders
- Lead due diligence activities and coordinate workstream activity
- Prepare investment thesis memos, recommendations and management reports for acquisitions
- Coordinate integration management activities
- Monitor and report on post-deal performance, including synergy realization and key milestone achievements
Required Qualifications and Key Attributes
The ideal candidate will have proven themselves in a corporate development or corporate finance environment, with demonstrated analytical skills, project management experience, and solid financial knowledge. A good understanding of the logistics and supply chain landscape would be advantageous.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 7 years experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate development, private equity, investment banking or M&A advisory at an accounting firm
- Experience with the full lifecycle of M&A transactions including financial analysis, valuation, operational due diligence, deal management and integration
- Strong understanding of financial statements with the ability to assess and analyze key business drivers
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
- Ability to create and effectively communicate financial and strategic rationale of potential deals
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a changing and time-sensitive environment
- Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
- Comfortable working across multiple time-zones depending on project activity
- An accounting/finance designation (CBV, CFA, and/or CPA) not required but is considered an asset
Travel Requirements
In typical circumstances, candidates should be prepared to travel occasionally - both within North America and globally.
Location & Salary Range: This is a remote position, and the salary range for this role is $140,000-$160,000 CAD plus bonus. Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills as well as the years of experience you have. Similar positions located in different geographic regions will not necessarily receive the same compensation.
