Corporate Development Director
Wolters Kluwer United States Inc.
- New York, New York, United States
- Hybrid
- $181,900 - $325,050 a year
- Posted Jul 16, 2026
Job description
About the role
The Director, Global Corporate Development leads end‑to‑end M&A transactions for the Americas within the Global Corporate Development team of Wolters Kluwer’s Global Strategy group, reporting to the VP Americas and acting as a senior individual contributor with visibility to the CEO and senior leadership.
About the company
Wolters Kluwer is a global technology and information solutions company that delivers AI‑powered software and content to professional customers in over 180 countries; with €6.1 billion revenue in 2025, more than 21,000 employees and a 190‑year legacy focused on improving sustainability, health, justice and commerce.
Requirements
- 9–12 years experience in investment banking, private equity or corporate development with a strong record of leading M&A transactions.
- Significant experience in software, AI and SaaS M&A with deep understanding of subscription and usage‑based revenue models.
- Experience negotiating commercial deal points (valuation, price adjustments, covenants, reps & warranties) and reviewing disclosures against diligence findings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated end‑to‑end transaction leadership including negotiation of valuation and commercial terms and development of investment memos.
- Strong financial judgement; ability to assess and challenge financial models and solid understanding of financial statements.
- Executive presence with proven ability to influence senior executives and operate in ambiguous, high‑stakes environments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive materials.
- Preference for structured, standardized work style and strong project‑management on compressed timelines.
- Intellectual curiosity about diverse businesses, emerging industries and applied AI.
- Proactive self‑starter with ownership, attention to detail, urgency and adaptability.
- Preferred AI fluency: hands‑on experience building M&A workflows using ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or similar platforms.
- Advanced Excel (valuation and driver‑based models), PowerPoint and Word; proficient with CapitalIQ, PitchBook and data‑room management.