VP, Corporate Development

As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.

Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.

Wilshire seeks a VP, Corporate Development, to join the team in Santa Monica, New York, or Chicago. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization through strategic growth initiatives and corporate transactions.

What you'll do:

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets, strategic partnerships, and growth opportunities aligned with our company's long-term objectives
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and prioritize strategic initiatives for growth
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Develop financial models, perform due diligence, and prepare detailed business cases for potential ventures
• Lead cross-functional teams through the entire acquisition process, from initial assessment to post-merger integration
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations and reports to senior leadership
• Monitor industry trends and provide insights to guide corporate strategy
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, investors, and advisors

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
• 5 - 10 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or related fields
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with experience in valuation and deal structuring
• Excellent project management abilities and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record of successfully executing corporate transactions and strategic partnerships
• In-depth knowledge of mergers and acquisitions processes, industry dynamics, emerging trends, and competitive landscapes
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Key Skills:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Financial analysis and modeling
• Due diligence and risk assessment
• Negotiation and deal structuring
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Project management

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica, Chicago, or New York office
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.

The pay range for this position is $150,000-$225,000. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information. 

Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5.  As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation.  Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment.  In addition, Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.  We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.

If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 310-584-6011.

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