• Corporate Development Director

    GE Aerospace (Evendale, OH)


    Job Description Summary

    The Corporate Development Director at GE Aerospace manages the day-to-day development and execution of strategic transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, divestitures and joint ventures) and corporate strategy projects, and will serve as a primary liaison between the Corporate Development team and one of our P&Ls. In this role, you will play a key part in the continued inorganic growth of GE Aerospace.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

    + Serve as the primary lead with key P&L stakeholders, facilitating collaboration to reach consensus on potential inorganic opportunities

    + Execute day-to-day components of M&A transactions, e.g., due diligence, forecast and valuation model development, synergies identification, marketing materials development

    + Assist Corporate Development leaders in evaluating the financial costs and benefits of potential inorganic opportunities

    + Support leaders in strategic planning/gameboard development

    + Lead and collaborate with cross-functional deal teams and external advisors.

    + Coach and provide direction to the Corporate Development Senior Managers and Associates and other deal team members

    + Liaise and negotiate with potential buyers/sellers on certain aspects of the transactions

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

    + Minimum 9 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Financial Analysis

    + Due to the nature of our projects US Citizenship is required

    + Valuation and deal modeling experience

    + Proficient use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

    + Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time (domestically and potentially internationally)

    + Fluency in English

    Desired Characteristics

    + MBA or other related Master’s degree from an accredited university or college

    + Demonstrated ability to lead complex transactions

    + Knowledge of the aerospace and defense industries

    + Strong project management skills, with ability to prioritize effectively and work productively in a cross functional and matrixed environment

    + Good communication skills, both written (presentations, memos) and oral, and experience engaging with leadership

    + Strong ability to analyze data/information, formulate accurate conclusions and develop action plans

    + Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting legal documents to ensure they align with business objectives

     

    GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

     

    GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

     

    **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

     

    GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.