Director, Corporate Development- M&A

POSITION IS LOCATED IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA, NYC and DENVER, CO

Role Responsibilities 

The Corporate Development Director will lead the evaluation and execution of M&A transactions. This individual will work across all aspects of the deal process including qualitative and quantitative analysis to support targeting, preparing deal overviews and recommendations to senior management, financial modeling, due diligence, transition and post-merger integration, and investment performance tracking. This person should have strong work ethic and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, often supporting multiple projects in parallel. The Corporate Development Director will report to the Head of Corporate Development.

• Lead M&A projects by facilitating due diligence and conducting financial analysis.
• Lead industry research, market intelligence and competitive benchmarking to evaluate and prioritize M&A and new business opportunities.
• Engage business unit leaders to drive and execute the M&A strategy.
• Valuation modelling and comparable analysis (public peers, precedent transactions, intrinsic valuation), as well as contract structuring and finalization.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry stakeholders, including bankers, corporations, and start-ups, to stay current on industry trends and opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Ad-hoc analysis for senior management.

Role Requirements 

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in investment banking, valuation, private equity, or corporate / business development.
• History of leading M & A projects, prioritizing multiple stakeholders with limited resources.
• Expert financial modeling skills and acumen of valuation methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint to create presentations to senior executives.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience in Financial industry (FinTech, Banking, etc.)
• Progress towards CFA or other financial certification is preferred.

Work Shift 

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

• Family First Program
• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary 

The on-target earnings range is Denver $171,840 -$229,120 per year, which includes a base salary and short-term and long-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Other Details 

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com.

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

02-23-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.