Dir, Corporate Business Development

Director, Corporate Business Development (US-Remote)

Reporting to the VP of Corporate Business Development, the Director, Corporate Business Development has an instrumental role in enabling company growth. This individual has responsibility for helping drive inorganic growth initiatives of CDK through the development and execution of company-wide M&A and business development activities.

Position Responsibilities & Essential functions:

• Establish and nurture key external relationships across CDK’s industry segments as well as across relevant financial sector participants
• Serve as the architect and leader of a disciplined, repeatable, and continually improving business development approach through the strategic alignment with broader business goals
• Establish and nurture trusted relationships across CDK, and engage in thoughtful stakeholder management throughout the full lifecycle of business development activities
• Support a comprehensive process to identify and evaluate potential opportunities, including rigorous pipeline generation and screening process that will surface quality acquisition and partnering opportunities
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing a business case and valuation analyses and performing due diligence by interfacing with finance, accounting, legal, tax, R&D, IT, Implementation, HR, and other departments to assess strategic fit and deal execution
• Assist with structuring, diligence, negotiation, transaction closing, and transition to post-transaction integration and related activities

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

• Ability to manage high-stakes and time-sensitive, complex, cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple stakeholders
• Curious and creative thinker able to develop and nurture new ideas while being pragmatic and mindful of real-world operations
• 10+ years of transaction experience in Business Development and M&A operating at scale in a corporate, investment banking, or similar environment and across a spectrum of deal sizes
• Strong leadership and management skills coupled with a proven ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration
• Adaptive and able to operate in dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environments
• Superior analytics and problem-solving skills, including facility with advanced financial analysis, modeling, and business valuation
• Motivated, and self-guided with superior planning and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external leaders, including oral and written presentations and related materials for executive management
• Must be able to travel at times
• Significant experience in leading teams to execute all aspects of transactions including direct experience in M&A and partnership negotiation, execution and integration
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field, or 10 years’ equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of the auto retail and adjacent technology industries

Salary Ranges: $180,000 - $200,000

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• 401K Matching Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement

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CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.