Director of Corporate Development

Company: Service Corporation International
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!The Director of Corporate Development plays a leadership role in driving strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, and other corporate initiatives. This individual is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing opportunities that align with the organization's long-term goals, while working closely with executive leadership, finance, legal, and business unit teams.Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including deal sourcing, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and industry dynamics to inform corporate strategy.
• Build financial models to evaluate potential deals and their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess strategic fit and operational synergies.
• Present recommendations and findings to executive leadership and the board of directors.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including investment banks / brokers, legal counsel, and consultants.
• Support the development and refinement of the company's strategic plan and growth initiatives.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; MBA or equivalent preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, accounting, financial planning and analysis or a related field.
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.The ideal candidate is both analytical and relationship-driven, with the business acumen to assess opportunities and the leadership skills to drive them forward.Work Conditions:Work Environment
    • Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
    • Business casual attireWork Postures
      • Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per dayPhysical Demands
        • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, including paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usageWork Hours
          • 40-45 hours per week with 10%-15% travel requiredPostal Code: 77019Category (Portal Searching): Marketing and AdvertisingJob Location: US-TX - HoustonJob Profile ID: C00189Time Type: Full timeLocation Name: SCI Corporate Office
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