Corporate Development

Hey everyone, I’m currently a strategy consultant (S&/EYP/LEK) with prior experience in product management (non-technical) and an MBA. Looking for a tech or CPG role in strategy, biz ops, corp dev… more

Interview coming up. Any CorpDev or consultant 🐠 w/ post-acquisition integration experience? Would like to chat, looking to compensate for your time. Thank you!

Anyone willing to refer me for a corp dev role. Most recently a senior associate at KPMG doing FDD. Was part of the recent layoffs. Last day is April 3rd. Open to all industries.

I’m usually very good at interviewing, however the last few have been brutal. I’ve struggled with communicating how I approach top line revenue growth expansion through acq. (tend to get too granular … more

Any tips on how to transition from Product Management to Corporate Strategy?

For those in Corp Dev now, can you please list 1) Long term career goal 2) Position / title / sector 3) total comp package 4) how pleased you are with the path so far

How solid is the CD career path? Evaluating an offer and told the upside is big if you can prove yourself to the sponsor

Does working at a generalist IB shop put you at a significant disadvantage versus an industry specific bank when it comes to exiting to Corp Dev?

Does anyone have insight on how to successfully run a reverse mentorship program?

Wanted to get your advice/thoughts.

I'm a non-traditional CD analyst working in a niche industry (gambling)

My experience is as follows: BIG4 Audit > FP&A (CPG) > CD analyst (1 year)

I like my role (s… more

Spent 10 years in big4, M&A. Looking to move to Corp Dev. Looking for any advice on making the pivot.

I’ve spent 4 years in Big 4, with about half that time in FDD. I feel like Corp Dev is what I ultimately want, but am wondering if a stint in banking could be worth it. If I’m not interested in PE or other … more

Has anyone worked Corp Dev at a BB or large financial institution. Wonder comp and work life balance for analyst. Have 1 year of IB experience. Likewise, have a super day with 4 MDS, wondering if anyt… more

Interviewing for a Director role soon. Wondering how the questions will be? The last time I interviewed was for a Specialist position and the questions were the typical “tell me about a time when xyz … more

Seeking perspectives on career path. TIA!

9 YOE (6.5 in consulting, 2.5 in BU strategy and M&A). Involved in end-to-end process (incl. modeling) but processes largely led by Corporate M&A team. 3 tuck-ins completed (all in 2022).more

For those at PE back portcos, what happens when the sponsor sells the company? Does the corporate development team stay in tact?

Hi Everyone - Hope you are doing well.

My wife and me just moved to NYC (from Chile). We are trying to find her a Job in NYC, but its been hard through LinkedIn. Do you know any other ways we could try to get at least interv… more

A. Typical salary for senior analyst / associate in corp dev at a bulge bracket?

B. Is it worth exiting from big 4 strategy?

C. How does a corp dev role compare at a bank vs other companies? Is it pre… more

Hi All, I'm moving to a Corporate
Development & Strategy role at the
analyst level (fintech focused) I
wanted to get some transparency on
how much I should be asking them
for comp (please let me know base
and bonus)

My past experiences is I … more

Considering a move into Corp Dev & Strategy at the Sr. Analyst level, with a pay cut to current comp. Is it better to target Manager level roles, or leave now?

Interviewing for a junior role on a deal team. Part of the interview will entail a business case analysis. What should I expect and how to prepare?

For those currently working in CD, what did your career path to your current position look like?

I will be starting an FDD position in August right out of college. Do you think 3 years in this industry will provide enough relevant experience to make the switch to CD. I am also planning to get my CFA if… more

Has anyone worked as a head merchant or digital sales planner? I’ve been hired as one but am wondering if it’s all one persons job to do buying, planning from ground up, analytics and site merchandisi… more

Does anyone have their PHD or DBA? If so what are you currently doing and was it worth pursuing? I recently obtained my MBA and I’m looking into some programs but trying to see what’s the best fit for… more

Wondering if anyone can provide rough comp estimates (base + bonus) for corp dev roles at the senior analyst / manager level in a HCOL city). My background is Manager with 6 YoE in B4 across FDD, turn… more

A company was ready to extend an offer two weeks ago but no updates yet. Now another recruiter from the same company reached out for a slightly different role. I’m still interviewing with other compan… more

Superday interview advice for corp dev manager role?
I’m meeting with the EVP, SVP, and directors of corp dev and strategy for a super day and need advice on what to prepare, questions to expect, and q… more

FDD manager here. How hard/realistic it is to break into corp dev with the financial due diligence skill sets?

Corp Dev total comp and position

Why do corp dev roles for PE backed companies pay more than corp dev roles at corporations? Also, what’s the comp range you guys are seeing? I’m getting offers for 120K-140K and this just seems reall… more

I'm an investment banker and in late stages of a couple CorpDev roles of Fortune 200 companies. Both roles report to Head of CorpDev. I would be interested to understand the typical career progression. … more

I have a background in ops consulting, would it be possible to break into Corp dev?

Looking to join a company with good WLB in strat ops or biz dev, know of any good companies ? 2 yoe total in consulting and sc ops

Soon transferring from an advisory role (financing, FDD, consultancy, modeling etc) at a small boutique firm to a TAS role at BDO. Main clients are lower MM and MM PE as well as listed corporates.
Anyone wi… more