VP, Corporate Development

Corporate Development Acquisition SpecialistUnder general direction with a high level of autonomy, knowledge and skills obtained through education and relevant industry experience to formalize Raymond James' inorganic growth strategy. Responsible for coordinating the firm's acquisition efforts including identifying and "qualifying" acquisition targets, monitoring "qualified" acquisition opportunities, evaluating specific transactions, managing the transaction, execution, and integration process. In each of these areas, this position will work closely with senior management (CEO, RJ Executive Leadership, etc.), Head of Corporate Development, and all relevant Business Unit Heads.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Corporate Development deal team and Business Units to progress on deal execution, including coordinating with external/internal legal counsel and integration effortsResponsible for compiling and analyzing acquisition target lists for each of the business units through on-going coordination with Executive Leadership, Head of Corporate Development, Business Unit Heads. Detailed information on each target would be disseminated to the relevant audience and maintained in a central repository.Responsible for maintaining contact with the targets and their advisors.New targets/opportunities would be developed through networking with investment bankers, industry sources, etc.Take the lead on valuation, industry comps, modeling and deal assumptions.Take the lead in deal execution including preparing presentations for Senior Executive and Board (on occasions) and coordinating with internal partners.Develop and monitor two levels of targets, strategic and niche. Strategic acquisitions are defined as being of sufficient size and the scope that they would have a significant impact on the firm. Niche acquisitions are defined as opportunities that are confined to a single business unit or not large enough to have a meaningful impact on the firm.Act in cooperation with an appointed person from the business unit in evaluating the opportunity, determining the appropriate value and negotiating terms of a transaction. For acquisitions which overlap multiple business units, act as the transaction quarterback and coordinate efforts across the relevant business units.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge ofRaymond James Financial business, strategy and cultureAdvanced concepts, principles, and practices in investment banking specifically acquisition and investing related.Cross-project dependency, resource and issue supervision.General managerial and leadership techniques.Skill inArticulating business goals, challenges and constraints associated with ventures.Performing due diligence, evaluating opportunities, and developing proposals/business plans.Evaluating, establishing, managing, and monitoring venture partner relationships.Negotiating with existing and potential customers, vendors, and partners.Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.Ability toResolve complex analytical challenges.Read, analyze, interpret and apply information from news resources, industry journals, financial and management reports, and legal documents.Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, including negotiating resources.Operate with little direct management.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.Licenses/CertificationsNone required.Travel Required:Yes, 20% of the TimeEducationBachelor's: Accounting, Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: FinanceWork ExperienceWorkstyleHybridAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.