Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Corporate Development and Strategy to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a key player in driving the company's most critical strategic and inorganic growth initiatives within the wealth and alternatives ecosystem. This role is pivotal, with a focus on leading the evaluation, planning, and execution of both organic and inorganic strategic opportunities, including partnerships, minority investments, and selective acquisitions. The VP will be a trusted strategic resource, responsible for strategic analysis, deal origination, transaction execution, and cross-functional strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial technology or services, with a strong preference for those experienced in alternative funds, and a proven track record in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment. Applicants for the Vice President position should have a minimum of 8 years' experience in corporate development, strategy, private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or a similar strategic role. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong command of financial acumen, capable of producing executive-ready deliverables and leading cross-functional collaboration. The right person will be a strategic operator, dealmaker, trusted advisor, builder, and communicator, with a focus on connecting market intelligence to specific opportunities and driving the company's strategic objectives. Experience in evaluating and supporting M&A transactions, partnerships, and strategic negotiations is essential, as is a background that demonstrates an ownership mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.