Overview:

If you’re looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Corporate Development Manager.  The candidate will be joining a lean and highly effective Corporate Development team that has raised over $650 million of equity and debt capital over the last two years. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the continued growth of the business through involvement in a wide range of high-profile initiatives, including capital raising and planning efforts, investor management, M&A transactions, and strategic investments. The ideal candidate will have a mastery of corporate finance principles, possess exceptional financial modeling and presentation skills, and be comfortable prioritizing multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to engage with C-level management and support all corporate development efforts for the organization.  

What you’d be doing:

• Screen potential deals, conduct market research, and manage due diligence processes, including liaising with internal resources and external advisors
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate potential opportunities and support capital raising and capital planning
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for senior management, investors, and other stakeholders
• Contribute to the negotiation of deal terms and the preparation of legal documentation
• Support investor management and investor communication efforts
• Monitor and report on the progress of portfolio companies
• Develop an understanding of emerging trends and industry dynamics
• Enhance current corporate development processes

We’re looking for someone who has:

• 3-5 years of financial experience, ideally in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or management consulting
• A strategic mindset with sound business judgement
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with experience maintaining and building detailed financial models 
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills 
• Persuasive communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to assess workload and plan accordingly to meet competing deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and own challenging tasks while maintaining a collaborative and positive attitude
• Comfort building and leveraging internal and external relationships to achieve objectives
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, business, accounting or a related field

Highly preferred candidates also have:

• Transaction experience
• Prior property and casualty insurance experience
• Proficiency with S&P Capital IQ