Main Line Search · 1 week ago
Director of Corporate Development
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expMain Line Search is a fast growing Registered Investment Advisor with approximately $3 billion in AUM, seeking a Director of Corporate Development to lead acquisition strategy and execution. This role involves managing the entire deal lifecycle and working closely with the CEO and executive team to drive long-term growth.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead 2–3 acquisitions per year, totaling approximately $1.5 billion in acquired AUM annually
Serve as the point person for the entire deal lifecycle, from sourcing through integration
Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to drive long-term growth strategy
Build repeatable acquisition and integration processes in a highly active deal environment
Source and evaluate potential acquisition targets (RIA and wealth management firms)
Lead valuation, financial modeling, and investment committee materials
Manage due diligence processes across financial, operational, legal, and cultural dimensions
Negotiate transaction structures, purchase agreements, and key deal terms
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (legal, compliance, finance, advisors)
Oversee post-close integration planning and execution to ensure retention and value creation
Track and report on acquisition performance and synergy realization
Qualification
Required
7-12+ years of experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or RIA acquisitions
Strong understanding of RIA economics, advisor succession, and valuation frameworks
Proven experience executing multiple transactions annually
Exceptional financial modeling, analytical, and negotiation skills
Comfortable operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset
Company
Main Line Search
Main Line Search specializes in finance, accounting, human resources, and operations recruiting, connecting top-notch candidates with forward-thinking companies to foster mutual growth.
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase