Corporate Development

Has anyone jumped (or know someone who did) from a senior F500 Corp Dev role to PE? If so, any insight or advice on how to make the jump would be appreciated. TIA!

Is 157k a reasonable salary for a corp dev mgr? I don’t have any corp dev experience. Also 20% performance bonus

How have you guys used AI to help with your tasks in corp dev?

Currently work as a strategy consultant (2 yr experience) and want to break into corp dev

How is the CFI’s FMVA certification viewed? Are there other skills I should focus on developing instead of mode… more

How did you guys break into corp dev? I work in TAS and have gotten some bites just from reaching out on LI but I can’t seem to get traction with any recruiters.

Need some guidance on VP Corp Dev comp in SF tech. Reporting to head of M&A. $300k base + 30% cash bonus + 15% equity. I think this is fair? I know some other big techs offer more 500k+ so just wa… more

Background is FDD > what was described as FP&A + CorpDev when I accepted the job offer. Company has not been acquisitive and therefore I am not getting any CorpDev exposure. Looking to re-recru… more

Currently a manager in big4 FDD/ TAS in NY looking to transition to a corporate development / internal M&A role. For anyone that’s made this transition in the past, I would greatly appreciate any … more

Hello folks. I currently do TAS at B4. And am currently interviewing for a corp dev opportunity at a PE firm (not a portco). Obviously will still be working on growing the portcos. Any feedback on… more

What are some exits from corp dev that people have enjoyed? Wondering if I should look into business operations or S&O roles and peoples experience from that. Getting tired of transactional work a… more

What are the some of the opportunities to exit IT M&A from Big 4 Consulting? What roles could be fit in FAANG or otherwise in industry ? Is that Corp Dev or Business Development and how different … more

Im currently a top performer on my account and have been "up for promotion" for the past 2 years. The promo and merit increases have continuously been deferred every promo season. Despite my… more

Interested in going from FDD to corp development… Any advice from those who’ve done it? How hard is the switch? Do you like it? How’s comp compare? Etc. thanks in advance.

Am I getting screwed on comp? $150k Base, 30% Bonus, 8% 401k Match

7 YOE (4 in Big 4 Consulting, 3 in MA)

Title: Corp Dev Manager

Large Public Company (25B-40B Rev.)

What’s the difference between Strategy/Business Development and Corporate Development? Lots of large companies seem to have two different groups

How do the hours and WLB in CorpDev compare to consulting? (currently at 60-65 hours per week) Thanks!

Which would you say is the most beneficial for long-term professional development? CorpDev or Corp Strategy?

Recently came across a “Corporate Development - Partnerships” role. Is anyone in this role, or similar? What’s the work like? Would it be equivalent to joint ventures?

Have any CD professionals gone to a more Corp Strategy role? What are the major differences? Do you regret it? Was total compensation comparable?

Currently a Corp Dev analyst for a medtech company, earning $108k (base + bonus). Have 1.5 YOE in corp dev in particular, 6 YOE total. Have my MBA. Based out of NJ. Can anyone else provide salary comp… more

Hello all, Seeking opportunity in corporate innovation and strategic growth initiatives leadership. Have +12 years experience in both top tier global and boutique consulting firms with a masters in bu… more

What skills from Corp Strategy can be leveraged in Corporate Development?

Pay transparency, what is your YOE, location and cash payment, are you eligible for incentives?

Would an analyst/senior associate with 2 years of valuation experience be able move to corporate development? What type of opportunities?

This is my background and qualifications -
4 years audit, 2 years M&A Tax, 2 years M&A post deal implementation consulting experience.

Qualification - Chartered Accountant + MBA.

Working on CFI FMVA certi… more

Is 90k a reasonable salary for Corp Dev Analyst, in MCOL area? ~1 year of experience in Big 4 TAS before this role. No equity.

What’s an ideal background for junior corp dev professional (deal execution, no as much integration)? IB? FDD? CDD? FP&A?

Hi,

I am looking to switch jobs in the realm of corporate development. The market is pretty slow, but I would appreciate any leads on the hiring process within your company.

Quick background: I have bee… more

Entry level Corp dev superday at a bank. What to expect and any advice?

Exit opps for Corp dev Director, ie IC? What are good opps to track to COO, or other ideas? Thanks!

Tips on corp dev interview at a big bank. (Background: 1yr in the middle office, masters in finance, 1 ib internship)

Looking to transition to corpdev. Experience includes a progressive track starting in FP&A>fairness opinions/IB>valuation advisory (includes some M&A and fairness opinion work). I have a… more

Comp check for corp dev roles. 3 YOE in strategy consulting/IB. Is 150k + 10% reasonable? Too low?

Has anyone made the jump from corporate finance to Corp Dev?

What were the biggest similarities & difference? And was it worth it?

What are some careers that focus on employee development? I would love to have a job where I focus on developing others. I currently have an MBA and management and Project Management experience.

Thoughts on having a JD in Corp dev? Is it worth it to get an MBA too?

Can someone with M&A tax experience transition into corp dev roles?

How concerned on a scale from 1-10 should I be about being severed if my company were to be acquired by another PE platform (although not a “competitor”) with an existing corp dev team? And what would… more