VP Corporate Development and Transformation

Summary

Join Urban Sports Club as their VP Corporate Development & Transformation and lead the Strategy & Corporate Development Team. You will be responsible for developing and executing the company's strategy, driving business development initiatives, overseeing M&A transactions, and managing projects. This role requires significant experience in corporate development, strategy, and M&A, as well as strong leadership and analytical skills. You will report directly to the Co-Founder CEO and play a crucial role in resource allocation and optimizing profitability. The position offers a flexible work model, various benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a senior leader (head level and above) with the ability to lead a strategically focused team
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, or a related quantitative field from a top university with excellent marks
• Experience as a top management consultant or at an investment bank with project lead experience
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Strong corporate development, strategy, transactional M&A track record and post-merger integration background with a strategic mindset and the capability to provide innovative and impactful solutions
• Exceptional Excel modeling skills for financial analysis and scenario planning and proficiency in interpreting and synthesising complex data and ideas
• Excellent stakeholder connector with outstanding story telling & presentation as well as interpersonal and analytical skills. Time management, and organizational skills, adept at collaborating across multifunctional teams, strong negotiator
• High business and tech acumen as a proven sparring partner to C-Level and board
• Eagerness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment, unafraid to ask critical questions
• English is a must

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group and departmental strategy in alignment with growth objectives
• Lead, manage, and execute cross-departmental strategic dialogues and projects from initiation to completion
• Manage the strategic plan throughout the year, monitoring company performance against the plan
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and opportunities to expand the company's presence
• Oversee and drive the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, due diligence, negotiations, and post-merger integration
• Lead and manage multifaceted projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource utilization
• Assess market and competitor landscapes to identify growth opportunities and potential partnerships, and create business case modeling
• Act as a mentor to team members and other stakeholders, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous involvement in fast paced startup/scale-up environments or in-house consulting within relevant industries
• German language skills

Benefits

• Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount
• Flexible Work Model
• Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You’ll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices
• WorkOUT Life Balance: 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up
• Personal Development: €1,000 annual budget for professional growth, internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes
• Engaging Team Culture: Regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives