Deel · 8 hours ago
Associate Strategic Corporate Development Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expDeel is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, aiming to unlock global opportunities. The Associate Strategic Corporate Development Director plays a critical role in shaping the company’s growth strategy through M&A and high-impact strategic initiatives, working closely with senior leaders to ensure acquisitions are strategically sound and integrated seamlessly.
Bookkeeping and PayrollComplianceHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Responsibilities
Fuel our M&A strategy by researching and qualifying strategic targets, managing initial outreach, and performing the initial filtering and analysis to build a high-quality pipeline
Take a central role in executing transactions from start to finish, under the supervision of our head of M&A
Manage the due diligence process, coordinate external advisors, and actively participate in negotiating legal documentation (SPA, APA)
Oversee complex financial modeling and valuation to support investment decisions at the executive level
Define the integration roadmap and coordinate cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Ops, Product, …) to ensure a seamless transition within Deel
Drive the execution of the integration plan under the mentorship of a Director, ensuring synergy objectives are met and KPIs are tracked
Lead high-impact projects on top business priorities from initial scoping and data gathering to full implementation, ensuring all work streams are executed on time and aligned with business priorities
Build strong internal relationships to influence decision-making and ensure the seamless execution across all involved departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
8–10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in Investment Banking, M&A, or Corporate Development within a fast-paced scale-up
Proven track record of leading M&A transactions, including end-to-end due diligence management and active involvement in negotiating legal documentation
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills; you are comfortable deep-diving into P&Ls and complex business cases
Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact strategic projects and drive cross-functional implementation in a fast-moving environment
Strong executive presence with the ability to build internal relationships and influence decision-making at the C-suite level
Preferred
Previous experience in Post-Merger Integration is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
Company
Deel
Deel offers a unified platform that supports payroll, HR, compliance, and workforce management across global teams.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (58)
2024 (35)
2023 (16)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.28BKey Investors
CoatueSpark CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2025-10-16Series E· $300M
2025-02-04Secondary Market· $300M
2024-12-26Undisclosed· $3M
Leadership Team
Alex Bouaziz
Co-founder & CEO
Shuo Wang
Co-Founder & CRO
Recent News
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