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Associate Strategic Corporate Development Director

Deel· G&A; Corporate Development & Strategic Partnership
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About the role

The role involves shaping and executing Deel’s growth strategy through M&A and strategic initiatives, managing the full deal lifecycle from target identification to post-deal integration, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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; 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.
  • Previous experience in Post-Merger Integration is a plus, but not required.

Skills

Required:Financial modelingStrategic analysisStakeholder management
Nice to have:Legal negotiation

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.
Last updated Mar 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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The all-in-one HR and payroll platform for global teams

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 120+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Discover how Deel makes global work simple at deel.com.

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