Verra Mobility

Director, Corporate Development and Strategy

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Smart Mobility, Biotechnology, TransportationIndustries

Director of Corporate Development

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Who We Are...

Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility, developing technology-enabled solutions to help the world move safely and easily. We are fostering the development of safe cities by working with police departments and municipalities to install over 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America. We are also creating smart roadways, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. Additionally, we are a leading provider of connected systems, processing nearly 165 million transactions each year across 50+ individual tolling authorities.


Culture

Verra Mobility Corporation is a rapidly-growing, entrepreneurial company that operates with a people-first philosophy and approach. The company lives by its core values—Do What’s Right, Lead with Grace, Win Together, and Own It—in everything it does for its customers and team members. The company seeks to grow aggressively, both organically and through acquisition, to continue to be the undisputed market leader with these five core competencies: bias for action, customer focus, teamwork, drive for results, and commitment to excellence.


Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Corporate Development to support our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) efforts. This role is critical to our growth strategy and will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic acquisition opportunities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in investment banking, management consulting, or corporate development with a proven track record of full-cycle deal execution.


Key Responsibilities

M&A Strategy & Scouting

  • Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities through industry research, networking, and proactive outreach.
  • Cultivate relationships with target companies, investment banks, and advisors.

Deal Evaluation & Modeling

  • Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and business case development for potential transactions.
  • Conduct due diligence in collaboration with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, etc.).
  • Prepare investment memos and presentations for executive leadership and board review.

Deal Execution

  • Drive end-to-end deal execution, including negotiations, structuring, and integration planning.
  • Partner with legal and finance teams to manage transaction documentation and closing processes.
  • Support post-merger integration efforts to ensure strategic and financial objectives are met.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development.
  • Demonstrated experience leading full-cycle M&A transactions.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Verra Mobility Values

An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values:

  • Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.
  • Do What’s Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment, and are courageous.
  • Lead with Grace. We express humility and compassion, and we are authentic and candid. Our employees demonstrate self-awareness, care for others, instill trust, and communicate effectively.
  • Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people.

Application Instructions

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Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Corporate Development
Investment Banking
Management Consulting
Deal Execution
Strategic Planning
Financial Analysis
Market Research
Due Diligence

Verra Mobility

Smart transportation solutions for road safety

About Verra Mobility

Verra Mobility provides smart transportation solutions aimed at improving road safety and enhancing the overall transportation experience. The company develops technology that helps monitor and improve driver behavior, making roads safer for everyone. For instance, they have implemented school bus stop arm safety camera programs in New York to enforce traffic laws and protect children around school buses. Verra Mobility works with various clients, including government agencies, commercial fleets, and rental car companies, offering customized solutions to meet their specific transportation needs. Unlike many competitors, Verra Mobility focuses on building strong partnerships and delivering tailored services, which helps them stand out in the smart transportation market. The company's goal is to create safer and more connected transportation systems that benefit communities worldwide.

Mesa, ArizonaHeadquarters
1987Year Founded
$1,000MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging smart mobility startups may erode Verra Mobility's market share.
Reliance on government contracts exposes Verra Mobility to political and budgetary changes.
Data privacy concerns could increase compliance costs and operational challenges.

Differentiation

Verra Mobility leads in smart mobility with over 8.5 million vehicles managed.
The company operates 4,000+ safety cameras, enhancing road safety and driver behavior.
Verra Mobility's customized solutions address complex transportation challenges for diverse clients.

Upsides

AI-driven traffic systems enhance smart city solutions with real-time data analytics.
IoT integration in transportation grows 20% annually, boosting Verra Mobility's smart solutions.
Global automated tolling market to reach $10 billion by 2025, aligning with Verra's expertise.

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