Anaqua

Director, Corporate Development (1479)

Remote, Massachusetts, United States · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$200kDetected 42 days ago

Data AnalysisProduct StrategyPipeline ManagementFinancial ModelingValuationM&AIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

This position will report to the VP, Head of Corporate Development, serve as a key strategic partner to Anaqua's Executive Leadership Team, and be responsible for managing M&A deal execution in support of the Company's Value Creation Plan.

Maintain an M&A priority roadmap, including target identification, prioritization, and pipeline management across key Value Creation Plan priorities.
Develop and continuously refine acquisition theses aligned with product strategy and competitive positioning amid an evolving technology and IP solutions landscape.
Build complex financial models to evaluate deal economics, underscore key value drivers, and quantify synergies under different investment case scenarios.
Drive joint business planning with target management to validate models and align on post-deal operational priorities.
Manage external and internal stakeholders to execute commercial, financial, tax, product/technical, and legal diligence.
Create acquisition case deliverables to be presented to Executive Leadership Team and the Board.
Develop, and manage the execution of, post-close integration plans in partnership with functional leaders, ensuring value creation drivers are operationalized quickly and effectively.
The Corporate Development Team at Anaqua is seeking a Director to support our Boston-based team in a contractor capacity for a fixed term, with an option to transition into a permanent role at the end of the fixed term period.

10+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or management consulting, with direct M&A deal experience required.
Demonstrated track record of leading software and services transactions - from sourcing through closing.
Strong executive presence with the ability to present confidently to Executive- and Board-level audiences.
Ability to travel up to 50% (as deal activity requires).

Domain knowledge of intellectual property management, legal technology, and enterprise SaaS, preferred.
Experience working with a PE-backed or high-growth technology company, preferred.
MBA or JD from a top-tier institution, preferred.

The total rewards package for this role is expected to include an annual salary between $170,000–$200,000, determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

This listing is sourced directly from Anaqua's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.