Head of Corporate Development

Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker – always asking, “What if?”

If so, then you may be the new team member we’re looking for. Because at SAS, your curiosity matters – whether you’re developing algorithms, creating customer experiences or answering critical questions. Curiosity is our code, and the opportunities here are endless.

What we do

We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. Our curiosity fuels innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and changing the way we live.

What you’ll do

As the Head of Corporate Development, you’ll be responsible for executing M&A transactions that drive our strategic vision forward. Working closely with a cross-functional team of stakeholders, you’ll lead discussions with target leadership, negotiate key terms, coordinate due diligence, identify sources of risk, and drive deals to a timely closing. You’ll be a part of the newly formed Office of Public Readiness and Corporate Planning and will be key in preparing SAS for potential IPO. You bring a deep familiarity with the M&A process, strong financial modeling and valuation skills, and the ability to work fluidly across multiple high-priority initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with Product Management, R&D, and other teams to develop M&A priorities based on corporate strategy, product vision / objectives and roadmap
• Identify, scope and lead explorations of market sectors that align to SAS’ strategic objectives
• Advise on and assist in development of SAS’ corporate strategy, especially with regards to identifying how strategy can be accelerated through acquisitions.
• Develop and maintain an extensive network of industry contacts, venture capital investors and financial advisors to assist in understanding market and industry trends and building transaction opportunities
• Spearhead the end-to-end, cross-functional deal process, from initial diligence to closing, including business case building, financial analysis, valuation and transaction structuring, and executive presentations
• Assist with development of integration plans and support post-closing integration execution as needed
• Shape the processes/practices and tools of the Corporate Development team
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

What we’re looking for

• BA or BS undergraduate degree, preferably in Computer Science or Business-related field. MBA preferred.
• 10 years of experience in corporate development, venture capital, private equity, strategy consulting, or investment banking
• 10 years working in software industry, preferably in a field related to analytic.
• Proven track record in buy-side M&A, corporate strategy, and strategic finance
• Hands-on deal leadership experience
• Self-starter with flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjust near-term role to business needs
• Strong leadership and program management skills with the ability to work and build consensus with multiple cross-functional teams
• Effective communication skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate messages to senior leadership and external partners / counterparties
• Proven ability to interface, influence and manage at all levels of organization
• Ability to deal with time pressure
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Willingness to travel, approx. 10%

Why SAS

• We love living the #SASlife and believe that happy, healthy people have a passion for life, and bring that energy to work. No matter what your specialty or where you are in the world, your unique contributions will make a difference.
• Our multi-dimensional culture blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Here, it isn’t about fitting into our culture, it’s about adding to it - and we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Also view the supplement EEO is the Law, and the Pay Transparency notice.

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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In order to work at SAS, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If there is a medical or religious reason preventing you from receiving an available COVID-19 vaccination, and you are selected as a candidate for consideration, we have an accommodations process in place to evaluate those requests.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If there is a medical or religious reason preventing you from receiving an available COVID-19 vaccination, and you are selected as a candidate for consideration, we have an accommodation

Work Location: One location