Hi, we’re Brigit! A holistic financial health company helping every American build a brighter financial future. With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. If autonomy, ownership, and having meaningful input at the company you work for is important to you, come join our growing team!
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Role overview
The Manager, Corporate Development and Strategy will report to the VP of Finance and work closely with them and the CEO to identify, evaluate, plan, and execute on both organic and inorganic opportunities – including potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investments that supplement the ongoing growth of our businesses. This role will interact regularly with senior management and business unit leaders across the Company to identify and evaluate growth opportunities, improve performance, and solve business problems or issues.
What you’ll be doing
Lead and take ownership of financial modeling and analyses to evaluate strategic opportunities — financial modeling will include acquisitions, partnerships, and investments
Actively identify potential acquisition targets, JV, and/or investment opportunities to accelerate the realization of Brigit’s strategic objectives
Assist in all aspects of M&A process, including building a business case, financial modeling, due diligence, closing, and post-close integration activities
Lead all aspects of quantitative analyses including the development of comprehensive valuation (such as DCF, comparable company, and comparable precedent transactions) and transaction structure models
Work with leaders across functions, including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Marketing throughout the due diligence and integration planning processes
Assist in managing external relationships with investment bankers and advisors;
Own the maintenance of industry transaction comps, trading comps, and benchmarking analyses
Effectively communicate key project findings and recommendations to various audiences (e.g., senior management, internal and external stakeholders, etc.) by creating and delivering presentations
Lead competitive and market research to: (i) understand Brigit’s competitive positioning, (ii) identify strategic opportunities, (iii) evaluate new industries, markets, or products, and (iv) summarize key findings for senior management, with a focus on the impact on the Company’s business and strategy
Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for differentiation or competitive advantage
Plan and implement investor outreach and provide support that effectively reflects the company’s performance and investment value
Source new investors, lead generation, qualify investor leads, and manage the investor onboarding process
Facilitate prospective investor follow ups, management of investor requests and materials
Prepare data, reports, and other required materials for meetings with investors
Perform other duties as assigned (prepare quarterly materials for the Board of Directors, assist with ad hoc business projects, etc.)
*This role will be fully onsite 5 days a week, based out of our NYC office.
What you have
Bachelor’s degree in business or finance required.
Five (5)+ years of relevant experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, or in a corporate development / strategy group, including a significant amount of financial modeling and M&A experience preferred.
Deeply analytical, structured thinking, and strong presentation skills with executive presence and able to interface directly with senior leadership
Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complex issues into coherent narratives that drive effective decision-making
Ability to take initiative and have a strong sense of ownership
Ability to quickly iterate and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $140,000 - $180,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits for which an individual may be eligible (other benefits listed below). The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Our Benefits and Team
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Equity participation
Flexible PTO Policy
401k plan
Paid Parental Leave
Physical and mental wellbeing benefits including Wellhub for access to virtual workouts and discounted gym memberships, and Headspace for covered virtual therapy sessions and unlimited on demand health support
Monthly reimbursements to use against wifi and cell phone bills
Annual reimbursement for Learning & Development
Help hard working Americans build a brighter financial future
High-growth company at an early stage
A dynamic, flexible and collaborative start-up work environment with a highly talented team
Brigit is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
