Manager, corporate development job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is looking for an experienced Sr. Manager to join our Corporate Development team. Cadence's Corporate Development team is responsible for driving overall company strategy and evaluation / execution of highly visible key M&A and strategic initiatives. Our group partners with executive management and business group leaders to (1) identify strategic growth opportunities for Cadence (2) source and evaluate inorganic strategies to drive these opportunities and (3) manage the execution and integration process of any transactions.
Key Responsibilities:

+ Develop perspectives on technology trends/competitive landscape to support existing or expand upon inorganic strategy on an ongoing basis

+ Support evaluation of potential targets and develop thoughtful business cases to be presented to executive management for alignment and approval

+ Manage day to day transaction processes, assist in deal structuring and contract negotiation for M&A deals

+ Manage cross-functional teams and drive due diligence during deal processes with a hands-on, team-oriented approach

+ Manage and drive integration processes post acquisition to ensure deal success metrics are achieved

+ Making presentations to executive management and business group leaders

Education and/or Experience:

+ BA / BS degree from a leading academic institution; MBA or other advanced degree is a strong plus

+ 5+ years of professional work experience, in corporate development, investment banking, private equity / VC - preferably in software fields

+ Excellent financial analysis and valuation skills, including understanding of M&A analysis and corporate finance

+ The successful candidate will communicate clearly and concisely, have strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate credibility, integrity and trustworthiness in highly confidential situations

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Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

The Development Manager will play a key Chapter role in the Southern California market (focusing on the counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego), leading as well as supporting the identification and moves management (qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) of revenue opportunities primarily in the area of individual giving, with additional attention on integrated corporate opportunities. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with the chapter staff, the Development Manager will help identify and qualify a pipeline of leads/donors who meet agreed upon criteria for ‘mid', ‘high-mid' and ‘major' giving potential, within and outside of our event structure.

In partnership with the chapter, regional and national staff teams, utilizing the nationally provided donor data, the Development Manager will help build strategic and tactical plans to achieve and ideally exceed Chapter financial short, mid and long-term growth optimization expectations across all revenue streams through greater individual and corporate support, acquisition, and retention and upgrade.

Using an account/relationship management structure, the Development Manager will be responsible for a mutually agreed upon portfolio totaling the mid-to-high six figure range with early seven figure potential. She/he will partner with volunteer leaders and committees to facilitate donor development plan creation and execution, and partner in key components of the moves management process. This position will help ensure the Chapter creates a positive, engaged, inspired and rewarding experience with all new and existing donors.

This role may be a home-based/telecommuter structured position (depending upon individual's location.) This will require comfort with, and confidence in, high performance execution in a hybrid (non-office or occasionally-in-office) environment, with significant direct staff and supporter work accomplished through video teleconferencing and other digital means. Chapter office visits (Tustin) and other in-person staff, volunteer and community gatherings throughout the Chapter geography will be required. On-site event participation will also be required as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities

Help determine if and where current giving is received and allocated, by whom, how much and why (history) as a foundation for portfolio creation and moves management planning and execution.

Supports annual budget development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of related areas of business

Working within JDRF's volunteer - staff partnership environment, the Development Manager will support and maintain the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF.

In partnership with the Executive Director and chapter staff, manage the direction of the chapter's individual giving program(s) in order to grow the pipeline

Assist in the identification, cultivation and stewardship of new volunteer leadership including future Board members and committee members

In partnership with a volunteer grants committee and the Senior Development Manager, Community Engagement, research & identify prospective foundation & grant prospects and write/assist in grant proposals.

Provide strategic direction and execution support for Chapter functional leads where substantial individual giving plays a key role

Oversee the growth of the strategic pipeline development within the Chapter as it applies to new and increased individual and corporate giving in a major way

Manage CRM / donor database to plan, track and analyze results of development efforts.

Work with chapter staff on peer-to-peer and signature events, where applicable

Maintain a thorough understanding of JDRF's mission and research strategy

Ensure the confidentiality and security of proprietary information

Establish a network through which he/she represents the organization in professional societies/organizations

Perform other duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

As Formlabs continues to grow and scale, we're looking for a passionate professional to drive our M&A strategy and Investor Relations function.

If you're a networker and trend observer by nature, join us as our Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Development!

The Job:

• Apply business and financial acumen to analyze and assess trends, markets, and M&A targets
• Manage end-to-end M&A execution from thesis formation to integration
• Develop and maintain an overall IR strategy that prioritizes clear and effective communications with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.
• Monitor equity and debt trends in capital markets, as well as investor sentiment. Provide expert counsel to the executive team on how these dynamics should or should not be addressed.
• Monitor the competitive landscape to provide competitive intelligence and insights to the executive team.
• Act as a spokesperson for the company at investor and industry conferences.

You :

• Have applicable work experience in roles of increasing responsibility which may include banking, private equity, research, FP&A, business development, investor relations or other relevant environments.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Are naturally curious and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Are able to build strong relationships with colleagues and present to leaders across the business.

Bonus:

• Experience in Software/Tech/Hardware industries

Our Perks:

• Flexible vacation
• Premium healthcare coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• Unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.