Senior Strategy And Corporate Development Manager

Summary

Join Hootsuite as a Strategy and Corporate Development Lead, reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer. This remote-first role, open to Western North America applicants, is crucial in driving strategic initiatives and corporate development to create value. You will analyze market trends, develop strategic initiatives, and execute M&A opportunities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and financial modeling skills, experience in M&A, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's future through organic and inorganic growth strategies, focusing on the SaaS space. The successful candidate will be a key player in driving value creation through strategic planning, operational improvements, and corporate development activities.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting, with a proven track record of executing high-impact deals or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Experience in managing the full M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, financial modeling, deal execution and post-merger integration processes and deal execution
• Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership abilities
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through strategic initiatives and transactions

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal data to identify strategic opportunities
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of strategic initiatives aligned with company growth objectives
• Create comprehensive business cases for potential initiatives, including financial modeling and risk assessment
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop and implement strategies that drive operational improvements and boost efficiency to drive operational improvements and efficiency gains
• Present strategic findings and recommendations to executive leadership
• Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A opportunities, partnerships, and other strategic transactions
• Lead due diligence processes, working closely with cross-functional teams and external advisors
• Develop financial models and valuation analyses for potential transactions
• Negotiate deal terms and support the drafting of transaction documents
• Oversee post-merger integration planning and execution
• Oversee the post-merger integration process to ensure smooth transitions, alignment with organizational goals, and realization of expected synergies

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience in SaaS industry

Benefits

• Remote-first role
• $136,900 — $191,700 CAD