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Corporate Development Manager

sagesure
Chicago, IL
Full-time

Overview :

If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring.

SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Corporate Development Manager. The candidate will be joining a lean and highly effective Corporate Development team that has raised over $650 million of equity and debt capital over the last two years.

The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the continued growth of the business through involvement in a wide range of high-profile initiatives, including capital raising and planning efforts, investor management, M&A transactions, and strategic investments.

The ideal candidate will have a mastery of corporate finance principles, possess exceptional financial modeling and presentation skills, and be comfortable prioritizing multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

The position offers a rewarding opportunity to engage with C-level management and support all corporate development efforts for the organization.

What you’d be doing :

  • Screen potential deals, conduct market research, and manage due diligence processes, including liaising with internal resources and external advisors
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate potential opportunities and support capital raising and capital planning
  • Prepare investment memos and presentations for senior management, investors, and other stakeholders
  • Contribute to the negotiation of deal terms and the preparation of legal documentation
  • Support investor management and investor communication efforts
  • Monitor and report on the progress of portfolio companies
  • Develop an understanding of emerging trends and industry dynamics
  • Enhance current corporate development processes

We’re looking for someone who has :

  • 3-5 years of financial experience, ideally in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or management consulting
  • A strategic mindset with sound business judgement
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with experience maintaining and building detailed financial models
  • Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
  • Persuasive communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to assess workload and plan accordingly to meet competing deadlines
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and own challenging tasks while maintaining a collaborative and positive attitude
  • Comfort building and leveraging internal and external relationships to achieve objectives
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, business, accounting or a related field

Highly preferred candidates also have :

  • Transaction experience
  • Prior property and casualty insurance experience
  • Proficiency with S&P Capital IQ

About SageSure :

As a Best Places to Work in Insurance Recipient for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure, one of the largest residential property insurance managing general underwriter (MGU) in the United States, is pioneering ways people protect their American Dream.

A leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, SageSure was founded in 2009 to deliver reliable products, exceptional customer experiences, and strong underwriting results in challenging insurance markets.

SageSure currently operates in 14 states and provides home, flood, and commercial coverage on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners.

We have more than 600 employees working remotely or hybrid in one of our eight offices Jersey City, NJ; Mountain View, CA;

Chicago, IL; Tallahassee, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and Cheshire, CT who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.

We provide generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more.

SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in.

We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds.

We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets.

Come join our team! Visit to find a position for you.

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