Head of Corporate Development

Description

The Head of Corporate Development is responsible for managing all aspects of Corporate Development activities, both internally and externally focused.

This includes ongoing evaluation of the current company acquisition strategy, further development of company Merger and Acquisition (M&A) processes, and leading the acquisition process by working with business unit leaders and other key stakeholders to identify / execute on acquisition targets.

This role manages all aspects of the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) process : target evaluation, operational due diligence, divestiture, integration, and restructuring.

Additionally, the Head of Corporate Development leads the initiation, facilitation, and coordination of strategic planning processes to develop corporate and unit level assessments, strategic direction and initiatives, implementation plans, and communication materials.

Essential Functions

• Identify and lead large-scale strategic initiatives as directed by CFO
• Manage assigned projects and report on progress relative to project objectives and timing
• Monitor competitors and maintain database of competitive intelligence and analysis project documentation
• Build and maintain relationships internally and externally that can assist in acquisition initiatives
• Collaborate with all senior executives to develop corporate-wide strategic plan
• Identify and evaluate potential opportunities for acquisition
• Lead discussions with each senior leader regarding current strategic direction and future planning needs
• Work with the CFO to determine the appropriate portfolio of projects at any given point in time

Additional Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal / State regulations
• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
• Work as part of a team
• Work with on-site equipment

Safety and Health for Supervisors with Direct Reports

• Provide leadership and positive direction for maintaining the safety and loss prevention program
• Actively participate in and support employee participation in the safety and loss prevention program by ensuring that employees know how to properly report a safety issue, making sure that all accidents are promptly reported to Human Resources and documented, and ensuring that prompt action is taken whenever workplace hazards are identified
• Help implement emergency procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Business, Finance or equivalent

Work Experience

8 - 12 years Banking industry functions related to finance, strategic planning and / or merger & acquisitions

3 - 5 years Experience with successful acquisitions including the ability to run deal teams independently

3 - 5 years Working alongside investment bankers to identify acquisition targets, negotiate purchase prove, and prepared for any required financing (debt or equity)

3 - 5 years Working with integrations of acquired businesses within last 24 months, and experience in forming and running diligence processes, and integration teams within a larger organization

Executive Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to develop and implement an organizational vision which integrates key strategic goals, priorities, values, and other factors
• Ability to balance change and continuity - to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking, and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity
• Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the Northwest's vision, mission, and goals
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies
• Ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes Northwest's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making
• Ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally
• Ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations
• Knowledge of key national and industry policies and economic, political, and social trends that affect Northwest; Understands near-term and long-range plans and determines how best to be positioned to achieve a competitive business advantage

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)