Director Mergers & Corporate Development

Director, Mergers and Corporate Development

Closes: January 20

Salary Band: $117,386 - $161,405

Permanent Full-Time 

Remote Role  (Anywhere in Canada except Quebec)

The Director, Mergers & Corporate Development is responsible for leading the Development of strategic business plans and roadmaps for inorganic growth by aligning corporate strategy with research/business unit objective. Also responsible for assisting in strategic execution for the company, including identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and closing transactions that create value and support the company's growth objectives. The Director, Mergers & Corporate Development will also manage the integration of acquired businesses and ensure a smooth transition and alignment with the company's culture and vision.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

- Develop strategic business plans and roadmaps for inorganic growth by aligning corporate strategy with research/business unit objectives.
- Lead the identification, sourcing, evaluation, structuring, due diligence, and execution and closing of M&A transactions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnerships to support long-term growth objectives consistent with the overall corporate strategic vision and strategy.
- Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and potential targets to build a strong deal pipeline.
- Builds a strong network and relationships with professionals and executives in the industries in which the company would typically partner with. - This includes Directors of Corporate Development at other companies, corporate finance, investment bankers, business brokers, accountants, and lawyers.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic opportunities aligned with corporate strategy.
- Conducts analysis on target opportunities that align with the companies target appetite
- Conducts in-depth financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence, and risk assessment for potential deals.
- Serves as the lead negotiator, including conducting negotiations, drafting purchase and sale agreements, term sheets, and deal closures.
- Lead the cross functional due diligence program for all mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, operations, integration) to ensure smooth post-deal integration planning and execution.
- Drive post-merger integration efforts to realize synergies and value creation.
- Provide strategic recommendations to the executive leadership team and board on inorganic growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to provide guidance on corporate strategy, capital allocation, and board-level presentations.

- Create value and oversight for other lines of business with the IFCU Ecosphere.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred

- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in partnership development and execution, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or strategic finance.
- Proven track record of leading complex M&A transactions 
- Strong financial acumen, including expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Bachelor's degree required (CPA, Master of Finance, MBA or advanced degree preferred).

- Willingness to travel as needed

- Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI).

We live our values—Accountability, Integrity, Respect—and we’re proudly member‑obsessed in how we show up for our communities

ABOUT US

Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)!

How are we different from other Credit Unions? We've put in the work to become a federal credit union - just one of three in Canada, to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. We are proudly rooted in Saskatchewan, but our vision is national, or as we like to say, "Made in Sask, Built for Canada."

What sets us apart:

• Commitment to Community: $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference


• Strong focus on Diversity and Inclusion: Nearly 26% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering a diverse workplace


• Benefits that start when you do: Our Full-time staff participate in a 7% employer-matched pension plan, extended health benefits, employee and family assistance program, and a staff loan rate. These benefits all start on Day 1 of employment with IFCU, no waiting period! 

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada. In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honored and respected.