Corporate Development Director

About the job

Job Description
Ready to take your Career Global?
As a Corporate Development Director, you sit at the heart of our growth strategy. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of commerce by identifying and executing strategic mergers and acquisitions that expand our reach and capabilities. Joining our team means collaborating with brilliant minds in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your insights directly influence the direction of Global Payments.

You will thrive in a culture that values ownership, energy, and bold action. We prioritize autonomy, giving you the space to lead complex deals and drive results that matter. Every project you tackle provides an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on our organization and the broader payments industry.

• What you will own
• Drive the entire lifecycle of strategic acquisitions, from identifying potential partners to finalizing negotiations and successfully integrating new businesses.

• Lead complex financial modeling and valuation analyses to inform key executive decisions and ensure every transaction delivers long-term value.

• Shape our corporate strategy by identifying emerging market trends and evaluating potential opportunities that align with our long-term goals.

• Influence executive leadership and board members by crafting compelling narratives and data-backed presentations that clarify the strategic rationale for high-stakes investments.

• Own the due diligence process, ensuring rigorous analysis and mitigating risks to protect the company's interests and maximize transaction outcomes.

• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture that emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and collective success.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external stakeholders, including investment bankers and private equity partners, to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.

• What you will bring
• Seven or more years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, or a corporate development role within a fast-moving industry.

• Deep expertise in financial modeling, including merger and leveraged buyout models, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Proven success leading deal processes and managing cross-functional teams to meet aggressive deadlines.

• Strong understanding of financial markets, company operations, and the nuances of the global payments or software landscape.

• Expertise in leveraging financial research platforms like FactSet, Capital IQ, or PitchBook to build competitive intelligence and support strategic recommendations.

• A decisive, ownership-oriented mindset that allows you to manage multiple high-stakes, unpredictable projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and articulate complex concepts with clarity and confidence.

About the Team
At Global Payments, we don’t just accept change we drive it. If you are determined to push boundaries, eager to take on new opportunities, and ready to be part of an organization that values your unique voice and evolution, apply today. Let’s build something extraordinary together.

• Our perks - what we’ll bring for you
• We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.
• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements
• https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/

What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future ; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Diversity and EEO Statements
Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

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EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here .

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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