Director, Corporate Development

Job Summary

The Director, Corporate Development, supports the SVP, Corporate Development by leading strategic transactions and portfolio initiatives that enhance Axiom's growth, capabilities, and long-term shareholder value.

The role partners with business and functional leaders to evaluate acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, partnerships, and joint ventures to support the company's inorganic growth strategy.

What a typical day looks like:

• Partner with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures, and partnerships that support Axiom's growth strategy and portfolio objectives through market analysis, competitive assessment, and strategic opportunity evaluation.
• Lead the evaluation of potential transactions, including strategic fit, financial modeling, synergy identification, valuation, risk analysis, and expected financial returns.
• Lead end-to-end M&A execution processes including leading cross-functional due diligence teams, negotiation, transaction structuring, definitive agreement support, regulatory approvals, and closing activities.
• Develop and present investment recommendations, strategic analyses, and transaction updates to executive leadership.
• Facilitate transaction approval processes and governance reviews.
• Support development of corporate development processes, governance frameworks, and best practices to enable scalable execution.
• Promote best practices, tools, and methodologies for deal evaluation and strategic financial analysis across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, advisors, and potential partners.

What we're looking to add to our team:

• Advanced degree (MBA preferred) with a concentration in Finance or Accounting from a top-tier institution.
• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory.
• Experience leading a broad range of transactions through cross-functional due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, and full-cycle M&A execution.
• Demonstrated strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis capabilities.
• Public company experience is preferred.
• Experience developing compelling and succinct presentation materials and presenting effectively to senior management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication (both verbal and written), and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% as required.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate to Austin, TX.
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive deal team leadership experience on complex acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
• Deep expertise in valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to assess long-term market trends, portfolio opportunities, and growth strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment.
• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders across a global organization.
• Outstanding analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex information into actionable analysis and recommendations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives, influence decision-making, and deliver results in fast-paced, complex, and evolving environments.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to influence without direct authority, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and develop high-performing teams.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

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