Director of Corporate Development
Ethos LifeFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
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The role reports to the Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development, and Partnerships, and is part of the Corporate Strategy team within a broader strategy and growth function handling strategy creation, M&A, investment activity, business development, and financial/payment partnerships.
Strong candidates will have experience driving corporate strategy development over 3–5 year horizons, conducting rigorous qualitative and quantitative analyses, providing thought leadership on trends and opportunities, and managing cross-functional strategic initiatives.
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