Director, Corporate Development and Strategy

Summary

Join Verra Mobility, a global leader in smart mobility, as their Director of Corporate Development. This critical role supports the company's growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic acquisition opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment banking, management consulting, or corporate development, with a proven track record of full-cycle deal execution. Responsibilities include developing M&A strategy, evaluating potential targets, conducting due diligence, and managing deal execution. The position requires strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, as well as excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Verra Mobility values a people-first philosophy and operates with core values of integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. The company offers a dynamic and growth-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development
• Demonstrated experience leading full-cycle M&A transactions
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic priorities
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities through industry research, networking, and proactive outreach
• Cultivate relationships with target companies, investment banks, and advisors
• Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and business case development for potential transactions
• Conduct due diligence in collaboration with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, etc.)
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for executive leadership and board review
• Drive end-to-end deal execution, including negotiations, structuring, and integration planning
• Partner with legal and finance teams to manage transaction documentation and closing processes
• Support post-merger integration efforts to ensure strategic and financial objectives are met