Strategy & Corporate Development Lead

Summary

Join Coalition as a Corporate Strategy and Development Manager and act as the point person on critical corporate strategy and development projects, including high-impact strategic initiatives and end-to-end M&A and investment processes. You will work across all areas and teams to manage projects critical to Coalition's operations and long-term growth. The ideal candidate will have excelled in investment banking, private equity, startups, or corporate environments, demonstrating top-quartile performance. Proactive ownership and execution with limited oversight are essential. This role involves partnering with leadership, identifying and executing M&A opportunities, managing complex projects, building analytical frameworks, driving cross-functional initiatives, and preparing executive-level presentations. Coalition offers a fast-paced, high-growth environment and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. MBAs and those with advanced degrees are welcome to apply too
• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience executing on M&A, capital raises, and strategic partnerships in an investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate role
• Demonstrated problem solving and project management abilities combined with impeccable business judgment
• Experience developing complex analytical models in spreadsheets and using presentation software to facilitate communication with senior stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and ability to navigate complex, cross-functional decisions
• Clear, confident communicator with executive presence and collaborative mindset
• Comfortable with ambiguity, resourceful, and highly execution-oriented

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to define and drive our long-range strategic roadmap
• Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A, investment, and partnership opportunities
• Project manage complex and time-critica execution: diligence, valuation, financial modeling, negotiation, and integration planning
• Build and refine frameworks for market intelligence, competitive analysis, and investment prioritization
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives across the business, working closely with finance, product, GTM, and operations
• Prepare board materials, internal strategy updates, and data-driven analyses for the executive team
• Effectively collaborate and communicate results and insights with cross-functional teams and to senior stakeholders

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible PTO
• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
• Mental & physical health wellness programs like Headspace, Lumino, and more!
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement