Overview
Head of Strategy & Growth Jobs in United States at DSD Recruitment
Title: Head of Strategy & Growth
Company: DSD Recruitment
Location: United States
About the Role
We are partnering with a highly active and growth-oriented organization seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development to lead its end-to-end M&A strategy and execution. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving inorganic growth through a robust acquisition pipeline.
You will work closely with executive leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions while ensuring seamless integration and long-term value creation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the full M&A lifecycle: sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and execution
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of acquisition targets aligned with company strategy
- Perform financial modeling, valuation analysis, and strategic assessments
- Oversee comprehensive due diligence across financial, operational, and commercial areas
- Partner with executive leadership on deal strategy and capital allocation
- Drive integration planning and post-acquisition value realization initiatives
- Cultivate relationships with investment banks, advisors, and key industry stakeholders
- Present investment opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership and the board
What We’re Looking For
- 15+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
- Demonstrated track record of successfully closing transactions ($50M–$1B+)
- Deep expertise in financial modeling and valuation methodologies
- Experience managing complex due diligence and integration processes
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume deal environment
- Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $400,000 – $500,000
- Performance-based bonus
- Long-term incentives and/or equity participation
- Comprehensive executive benefits package
