Corporate Development Director Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the corporate development director position.

Previously, I was responsible for advice and support to CEO, Finance, Accounting and HR in the design and implementation of compensation programs, including executive compensation and equity incentive programs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A highly analytical, strong strategic thinker with knowledge of online business models and a passion for e-commerce/ local commerce
• Able to expertly communicate ideas to internal and external parties
• Work independently with limited day to day contact with manager and in a global matrix environment
• Direct experience in M&A negotiation, execution and integration
• Experience in and/or significant exposure to the financial services/payments industry preferred
• Global or multi-national business experience preferred
• Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity with strong attention to detail
• Experience in and/or significant exposure to the financial services/payments industry

Please consider me for the corporate development director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to the business unit by setting the example and proactively fostering the mission and vision of Finance and Accounting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Exposure to companies with a global presence and multiple locations
• Financial/business case modeling – projections and valuation
• Demonstrates the highest levels of business and personal ethics and integrity
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
• Solution-oriented with commitment to delivering excellent internal and external customer service
• Working knowledge of principles of corporate social responsibility, sponsorship and philanthropy
• Requires proficiency in all MS Office applications
• Working knowledge of BBEC and Team Approach, strongly preferred

Please consider me for the corporate development director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical accounting training and guidance on the lease standard to market finance teams and Global Business Services, including accounting interpretation, application of the standard and execution in TRIRIGA.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Leading the assessment of targets, including financial modeling, “fit” with strategy and appropriateness in the context of WTW’s corporate culture
• Preparing presentations and other materials pertinent to these potential targets for review by senior management
• Interacting with senior finance, tax, legal and other professionals within WTW, external M&A, legal and due diligence advisors as individual transactions require
• Complying with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations
• Operating as an effective management team member by supporting colleagues and contributing in the delivery and achievement of overall senior management team and business objectives
• Undertaking any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder
• Internally and externally proactive in identifying and screening opportunities to vet them subsequently with the business before these are presented to senior management
• Deep understanding of, and a track record within, M&A

I would like to submit my application for the corporate development director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for direction to members of the finance and controllership teams regarding the impact of complex accounting matters.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Work well in a non-hierarchical, fast-paced and proactive environment
• Works closely with the C-Suite to discover, evaluate, propose and executes on M&A transactions and investments
• Performs and compiles industry research to identify growth opportunities including sizing up the market, stack rank companies in that market, make recommendations accordingly both within our core businesses and for expansion into new areas
• Builds, manages and nurtures a viable pipeline of companies based upon thorough financial modeling and analysis and developing transactions budgets
• Architects value and business financial models and conducts valuation analysis for potential transactions
• Provide pre-deal due diligence for all identified opportunities including synergies, examining risks and strategic alignment while leading other cross functional work streams
• Drives the cross functional M&A team to orchestrate an impactful integration assessment and detailed execution from both an enterprise wide and hands on tactical perspective with a focus on realizing the deal objectives and other synergies across Finance, Human Capital, Product and Development, etc
• Contributes to and implements M&A best practices from discovery through deal value recognition

I am excited to be applying for the position of corporate development director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for competitive programs, best in industry service levels and negotiate rates that enable SOA to offer competitive lease and finance programs the market place.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Self-starting individual able to manage multiple relationships in an organized fashion
• Maturity, credibility, integrity and good judgment
• Relevant corporate development experience or deal experience with an investment bank or private equity firm
• Knowledge of acquisition diligence, financial modeling and valuation
• Deal sourcing experience preferred
• Outstanding organizational skills with solid judgment and sensitivity to others
• Personal credibility, confidence and robustness to influence and challenge often very senior colleagues, whilst maintaining cultural sensitivity
• Professional finance qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA)