Director, Strategic Initiatives

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Brightly is seeking a results-driven individual who is passionate about enhancing the competitive position of the company through development of long-term corporate strategies and execution of inorganic growth programs. Reporting to the SVP of Strategy and Corporate Development, the Director of Strategic Initiatives will drive the analysis of key markets, competitor developments, technological change, and the anticipation of target customer needs. You will also play a critical role in the execution of growth strategies using M&A. You will research target companies, cultivate relationships, support deal-making, and play a leading role in transaction management.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

• Develop and implement M&A strategies to support our growth objectives

• Conduct market research, identify potential targets, and evaluate investment opportunities

• Develop investment theses, financial models, and cases to support M&A transactions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute M&A deals, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning

• Manage external advisors and corporate M&A resources to ensure successful deal execution

Strategic Planning:

• Own the development of long-term strategies in alignment with the Brightly’s vision and goals.

• Facilitate and guide cross-functional teams through strategy development frameworks and processes.

• Analyze trends across the marketplace, the impact of competition, and shifts in customer needs.

• Translate insights into thought leadership and recommendations for senior leaders and departments.

This role is anticipated to require 30% domestic travel.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $142,310 - $243,960. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field

• 10+ years of substantial and proven experience related to M&A and business strategy development within a large organization or consultancy environment.

• Experienced in advising senior leadership on strategic issues with ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities that arise from professional, legal, technological and marketplace changes and translate these into coherent strategy.

• Ability to work in cross functional teams and collaborate at a variety of levels within the organization, as well as with external vendors.

• Ability to apply analytical frameworks and strategic business models and tools.

• Ability to develop or lead the development of robust financial models (e.g. pro-forma P&L, valuation frameworks, cash-flow analysis, etc.) to support analysis of strategic opportunities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity or consulting

• A good understanding of the SaaS asset management sector and new developments

• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and business process and policies

• MBA

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