Thrive · 1 week ago
Director of Corporate Development & M&A
Paramus, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expThrive is a NextGen global technology outsourcing provider that empowers organizations to transform their technology into a strategic advantage. The Director of Corporate Development & M&A will drive the full M&A lifecycle, collaborating with various teams to evaluate opportunities, lead financial analyses, and support integration efforts.
Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Evaluate inbound M&A opportunities and map them against strategic priorities
Support proactive sourcing across priority subsectors, geographies, and founder-led ecosystems
Build and maintain relationships with founders, bankers, advisors, and industry partners
Conduct market mapping, competitive landscape assessments, and sector intelligence
Manage and maintain the deal pipeline; prepare updates for executive and Board-level discussions
Lead financial modeling, valuation analyses, synergy analysis, and scenario planning
Build business cases articulating strategic rationale, risks, and financial impact
Prepare executive-ready presentations, investment memos, and Board materials
Coordinate cross-functional due diligence from pre-IOI to post-LOI and sign-to-close
Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, cohesive diligence outcomes
Support negotiation of key transaction documents with SVP, legal counsel, and Berkshire Partners
Maintain consistent communication and updates across stakeholders
Collaborate with integration teams to support post-close onboarding and synergy realization
Track KPIs and value-creation metrics post-acquisition
Help develop repeatable integration playbooks and M&A best practices
Conduct strategic assessments and market scans for organic and inorganic growth planning
Support capital allocation, annual planning, long-range strategy, and portfolio reviews
Provide analytical and strategic insights to shape the broader growth agenda
Qualification
Required
4–7 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related roles
Minimum 3 years of hands-on M&A transaction experience, preferably in tech or tech-enabled services
Strong familiarity with deal lifecycle
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong analytical rigor
Ability to synthesize complex information into concise insights
Comfortable interacting with senior executives, founders, advisors, and Board-level stakeholders
Highly collaborative with strong cross-functional influence
Strong project management abilities in dynamic environments
Low-ego, high-integrity, positive team orientation
Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and sound judgment
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Company
Thrive
Thrive Networks is an outsourced IT provider with an outstanding record of success we have achieved for clients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$17.17M2025-01-14Private Equity
2023-09-19Seed· $0.56M
2016-12-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Bill McLaughlin
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
Kevin Kivlochan
CEO European Operations
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