Associate Strategic Corporate Development Director

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Associate Strategic Corporate Development Director plays a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s growth strategy through M&A and high-impact strategic initiatives. This role sits at the center of the deal lifecycle, from identifying and evaluating acquisition targets to supporting transaction execution, valuation, and negotiation, and through post-deal integration.

Working closely with the Head of M&A and senior leaders, you will partner cross-functionally across Finance, HR, Operations, Product, and Legal to ensure acquisitions are strategically sound, seamlessly integrated, and deliver on their intended value. It combines rigorous financial and strategic analysis with strong stakeholder management to drive outcomes that directly influence the company’s long-term direction.

Responsibilities

• Fuel our M&A strategy by researching and qualifying strategic targets, managing initial outreach, and performing the initial filtering and analysis to build a high-quality pipeline.
• Take a central role in executing transactions from start to finish, under the supervision of our head of M&A.
• Manage the due diligence process, coordinate external advisors, and actively participate in negotiating legal documentation (SPA, APA).
• Oversee complex financial modeling and valuation to support investment decisions at the executive level.
• Define the integration roadmap and coordinate cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Ops, Product, …) to ensure a seamless transition within Deel.
• Drive the execution of the integration plan under the mentorship of a Director, ensuring synergy objectives are met and KPIs are tracked.
• Lead high-impact projects on top business priorities from initial scoping and data gathering to full implementation, ensuring all work streams are executed on time and aligned with business priorities.
• Build strong internal relationships to influence decision-making and ensure the seamless execution across all involved departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in Investment Banking, M&A, or Corporate Development within a fast-paced scale-up.
• Proven track record of leading M&A transactions, including end-to-end due diligence management and active involvement in negotiating legal documentation.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills; you are comfortable deep-diving into P&Ls and complex business cases.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact strategic projects and drive cross-functional implementation in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to build internal relationships and influence decision-making at the C-suite level.
• Previous experience in Post-Merger Integration is a plus, but not required.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.

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