Corporate Development Director

Fandom

. Work with the CFO/COO on deal sourcing, qualification, initial rationale/pitch, financial modeling, due diligence and deal closing activities .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling and valuation, with a strong background in M&A transactions and corporate development. Capable of analyzing industry trends and creating executive-level presentations to support strategic decision-making.

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Financial ModelingM&A TransactionsInvestment Banking ExperienceAnalytical SkillsWritten Communication

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingValuation ModelsM&A TransactionsScenario AnalysisData Analysis

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsPowerPointGoogle SlidesAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingCorporate DevelopmentPrivate EquityGaming IndustryDigital Media

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the CFO/COO on deal sourcing, qualification, initial rationale/pitch, financial modeling, due diligence and deal closing activities
Assist and provide support during M&A integration periods
Analyze industry trends to identify potential acquisition targets
Develop industry landscapes and competitive analyses for board/executive level review
Direct diligence efforts between internal and external parties
Analyze diligence data and create board/executive level presentations
Manage data room and distribution of materials to appropriate parties, acting as primary contact for diligence requests
Independently build financial models and forecasts for potential acquisition targets to inform valuation and budgetary needs
Create low/base/high scenario analyses with limited information
Experiment with different business models and translate them into a detailed operating model
Manage inbound deal flows and outbound deal sourcing
Ideate, research, negotiate, structure and execute acquisitions
Identify industry trends and maintain relationships with startups, entrepreneurs, VCs, PE funds, bankers and strategics

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of investment banking, 3+ years of corporate development and/or private equity experience
Expertise in building financial and valuation models
Experience working on M&A transactions of different sizes, from acqui-hires and asset-only purchases to full company purchase and integration
Excel (can build and maintain complex spreadsheets)
Google Sheets
PowerPoint and Google Slides
Comfortable working with AI (Claude) to build automated workflows, memos and financial models
Sound judgment
Sharp analytical skills
Excellent written communication skills
Strong verbal and presentation capabilities
Experience working in or with gaming, entertainment, digital media or internet services industries
Experience navigating organizations with a matrix company structure
Strong affinity towards gaming and/or entertainment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vibrant team culture
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
Flexible working hours and time off
Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match
Paid Parental Leave
International work environment with start-up culture