Director, Corporate Development

A Smarter Career Choice Because the internet is now the heartbeat of our homes and an essential tool for business, it should run without interruption or stress. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber-optic high-speed internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of our rapidly growing team, your contributions will directly impact our success. Your work matters here. We’re looking for energetic, collaborative, and customer-focused talent with the ability to proactively move our business forward. In return, you’ll find a place where your voice matters. You’ll find a team that works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a Smarter career choice. ***This is an on-site role based in Jacksonville, FL.*** Position Summary IQ Fiber is actively seeking an outstanding, intellectually curious and highly analytical individual to fill the role of Director, Corporate Development. The person filling this new role will work alongside an experienced yet entrepreneurial management team of digital infrastructure professionals with a proven, successful track record of building and growing businesses.   The successful candidate should be energetic, organized and team-oriented, with a successful track record of thriving in dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environments. The Director, Corporate Development will have broad exposure to all parts of IQ Fiber, supporting the senior team in executing the corporate development strategy aligned with the business objectives. The role will be pivotal in identifying opportunities, leading due diligence, negotiating deals, and driving integration to maximize long-term value for the organization. What You'll Do: Lead the process to develop, operationalize and execute the company’s M&A strategy, ensuring it is aligned with IQ Fiber’s long-term growth and financial objectives. Evaluate and pursue M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnership opportunities by reviewing potential targets, assessing strategic fit, and managing the end-to-end deal pipeline.Lead due diligence processes, financial modeling, and valuation analysis to quantify risks and opportunities, support investment decisions, and inform deal structures.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless planning and integration of completed transactions.Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to help identify potential targets and inform the broader corporate development roadmap Present strategic recommendations, deal updates and post-close performance to senior leadership and the board, enabling data-driven decision-making and alignment.What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field (MBA preferred). Five plus years of experience in corporate development, investment banking or related fields.Proven track record of analyzing and executing complex transactions.Strong analytical skills, including exceptional financial modeling skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment High level of integrity and professional ethics.Prior experience working in a high-growth or private equity–backed environment Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end M&A processes, from due diligence through integration.Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn ambiguous business situations into clear options and recommendations.Strong communication skills, including the ability to create and present well-structured materials for senior leadership and boards.Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.  IQ Fiber is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.    Powered by JazzHR