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Chief Corporate Development Officer

Thehivecareers.co


Job Location:

Bridgetown - Barbados

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Position Overview

The Chief Corporate Development Officer is responsible for driving the organizations inorganic growth strategy including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategic investments partnerships joint ventures and corporate restructuring initiatives. The CCDO plays a critical role in identifying evaluating and executing high-impact growth opportunities that align with the companys long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Strategy
  • Lead the development and execution of the organizations M&A strategy.
  • Identify acquisition targets strategic investments and divestiture opportunities.
  • Conduct valuation analysis financial modeling and deal structuring.
Deal Execution & Integration
  • Oversee end-to-end deal execution including due diligence negotiations and closing.
  • Lead post-merger integration planning and execution to ensure value realization.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams during integration processes.
Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures
  • Develop and manage strategic alliances partnerships and joint ventures.
  • Structure commercial agreements that align with business growth objectives.
  • Strengthen ecosystem relationships to expand market reach.
Corporate Strategy Alignment
  • Align corporate development initiatives with overall business strategy.
  • Collaborate with CEO and CSO on long-term growth planning.
  • Evaluate strategic fit of potential transactions and investments.
Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Lead financial modeling valuation analysis and investment assessments.
  • Evaluate ROI synergies and risk factors for potential deals.
  • Ensure financial discipline in all corporate development activities.
Market Intelligence & Opportunity Sourcing
  • Monitor industry trends competitive landscape and market opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of acquisition and partnership targets.
  • Engage with investment banks advisors and industry networks.
Risk Management & Governance
  • Assess legal financial operational and regulatory risks in transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with legal finance and compliance teams during deal processes.
Stakeholder Management
  • Engage with senior leadership Board members investors and external partners.
  • Present deal recommendations and strategic insights to executive leadership.
  • Represent the organization in negotiations and strategic discussions.
Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and mentor corporate development M&A and strategy teams.
  • Build strong analytical and execution capabilities within the team.
  • Foster a high-performance deal-oriented culture.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Finance Business Administration Economics or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
  • 1215 years of experience in investment banking corporate development private equity or strategy roles.
  • Proven track record in executing M&A transactions and strategic deals.
  • Strong experience in financial modeling valuation and deal structuring.
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong financial and analytical acumen.
  • Expertise in M&A corporate finance and deal execution.
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic thinking with strong business judgment.
  • Ability to manage complex high-value transactions.
Performance Metrics
  • Successful execution of M&A and strategic transactions.
  • Value creation from acquisitions and partnerships.
  • ROI and synergy realization from deals.
  • Growth in market share and business expansion.
  • Efficiency and success rate of deal pipeline execution.