Director, Strategy and Corporate Development

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Director, Strategy and Corporate Development
Location: In-Person (Chicago), Hybrid, or Remote
Envoy Global is on a mission to disrupt the global immigration process! Our patented online platform integrates the best of people and technology to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.
Our dedicated team is now seeking a Director, Strategy & Corporate Development to identity potential M&A opportunities, markets for revenue expansion and growth. You will work to analyze markets, identify acquisition and partnership targets, determine valuation and structure, execute transactions and coordinate the integration of consummated transactions. Additionally, you will drive the execution of the Company's Five Year Value Creation Plan.
As our Director, Corporate Strategy and Development, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Partnering with senior leadership to identify market partnership and M&A opportunities
  • Developing strategic insights based on market assessments grounded in primary and secondary research. Translate these insights to inform buy/build/partner market-entry and market-expansion options
  • Conducting due diligence (in partnership with our PE sponsors) and provide assessment and thought leadership on industry outlook, strategic fit of identified targets, synergy potential, and key risks
  • Interacting with functional experts across Envoy's business units to ensure completion of assigned corporate initiatives, value creation plans, and work streams
  • Assessing strategic trends and monitor industry developments and competitive landscape
  • Project managing internal and external teams to support the detailed evaluation and due diligence of transaction opportunities.
  • Performing or supporting ad-hoc projects to advance the corporate strategy and structuring of the business
  • Managing the end-to-end integration process and activities from initial development of integration plans with milestones and timelines, execution of tactical plans, and provide a clear roadmap for ongoing ownership to complete the integration
  • Overseeing and coordinating the execution of the Company's Five-Year Value Creation Plan in close alignment with the senior management team, the PE Sponsor operating partner and reporting to the Company's Board of Directors

In order to apply for this role, you will need to possess the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

  • Experience, and a strong record of accomplishment in top-tier strategy consulting, investment banking (or other transaction-advisory services firms) and/or corporate strategy and corporate development
  • Experience in financial modeling and analysis techniques together with some project management experience
  • Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively
  • Project management and cross-functional team leadership experience
  • Ability to deal with conflict, take the enterprise point of view, execute without complete authority, manage multiple projects at the same time and work under pressure with tight deadlines
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business or Economics
  • MBA highly preferred

To APPLY, please forward your updated resume asap via the link included.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Envoy Global has several safety protocols in place to protect employees, customers, and visitors. You may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and/or to participate in certain work-related activities. Exemption is available to qualified candidates as a reasonable accommodation.

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Location

The Loop is a vibrant area with all sorts of eateries, shops & theaters! Plus, the office is easy to get to with various train and bus stops close by.

An Insider's view of Envoy Global

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The vibe in our office is open and welcoming! We have a mixture of people from all over which makes day to day interactions truly enriching. We make sure to get to know one another; rather it be at our monthly All Hands meetings,or grabbing a cup of Cold Brew in the kitchen. Our vibe is to “vibe” with one another & make Envoy one big happy family!

Bri

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

The marketing team at Envoy gets the opportunity to work with nearly every other team in the company to create exciting content and resources for customers and prospects. Collaborating across sales, product development and other departments really improves the quality of our work and fosters a great culture.

Nidhi M.

Content Marketing Associate

What does career growth look like on your team?

Career growth is about carrying a sense of urgency and accountability at all times. Build your career by finding the opportunity and not waiting for the opportunity to find you. It’s important to drive change amongst your team, company, but most importantly – yourself.

Mike H.

Sales Director

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Our weekly All Hands Meetings allow employees to see how the company is doing and ask questions to members of leadership. One of our core values is our ability to be candid: we hold start, stop, continue discussions, regular manager meetings, hackathons, and encourage all employees to bring up questions and suggestions to any member of leadership.

Kira Meinzer

Chief People Officer

What makes someone successful on your team?

At Envoy, success comes in many forms, but the one that stands out is someone being responsive and thorough. We all have great ideas, passionate about the industry, but when it comes down to it, getting the job done quickly and thoroughly allows us to build a great foundation for an even better product and workplace.

Kristina Mossman

Customer Relationship Specialist

What are Envoy Global Perks + Benefits

Envoy Global Benefits Overview

•Convenient Chicago Loop location – 2 blocks from Metra trains and the CTA
•Extremely competitive benefits plan including BCBS medical coverage, including employee dental and vision coverage, and a company-matched 401k plan that vests immediately
•Annual accrual of 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 2 personal days, and 10 paid holidays per year
•Paid Parental Leave Program
•Casual work environment
•Company sponsored lunches, happy hours, and events throughout the year
•Healthy snacks & unlimited LaCroix
•Monthly Product Lunch & Learns and ongoing Career Development/Training
•Built In Chicago’s 2019 Best Places to Work
•ITA Industry Disrupter Winner 2019
•Chicago Innovation Award Winner 2019
•Growing social responsibility programs & partnerships
•Opportunity to work for an organization that changes lives every day!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee Options Program
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
18 days of PTO + 2 "Floating" days
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Envoy offers full-time employees with seven years of continued service the opportunity to take a four-week paid sabbatical.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

We provide thorough and ongoing training. Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance with an option for PPO or HMO. Regular opportunities to interact with co-workers through social events, intramurals, and collaborative projects. Fully stocked kitchen, including unlimited snacks, coffee, tea, and all of the flavored LaCroix you can handle!

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