Director of Corporate Development (AI Native)

Join ConsumerAffairs, an AI-forward company, as the Director of Corporate Development. In this role, you will lead the corporate development function, identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities, managing transactions, and supporting post-acquisition integration. You will leverage AI throughout the corporate development lifecycle and collaborate closely with various departments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity, and a strong understanding of business operations and strategy.

• Identifying, evaluating, diligencing, negotiating, and supporting the execution and integration of acquisitions, strategic investments, and other growth opportunities.
• Building systems to continuously identify acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities, utilizing AI tools.
• Leading comprehensive commercial, financial, legal, product, technology, and operational diligence, and using AI agents and automation to synthesize large volumes of information into actionable insights.
• The ideal candidate combines strong business judgment, financial acumen, and project management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional execution
• Demonstrated experience leading mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, or complex strategic initiatives
• Ability to influence leaders across multiple disciplines
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• 7+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Strategy, or Management Consulting. Search Fund experience will be considered
• Proven experience building AI-assisted research, analysis, or workflow automations
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
• Experience leading cross-functional due diligence efforts
• Expert user of modern AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and agentic workflows
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent advanced business education
• Experience integrating acquired companies
• Experience in SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, consumer technology, or consumer services companies
• Strong network within venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or founder ecosystems
• Takes decisive action, and confidently changes course if unsuccessful
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of business operations, strategy, and organizational dynamics
• Demonstrates a relentless focus on results with a commitment to deliver
• Stands up for decisions, takes responsibility for results, and shares both good and bad outcomes transparently
• Ability to manage multiple projects and navigate complex challenges
• High level of discretion and the ability to handle confidential information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities