VICE PRESIDENT, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS / CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Global Payments & Technology Company · New York Metro Area · Confidential Search · Managed by TSE Executive Search
THE COMPANY
This is a global leader in payments and technology — one of the most recognized and consequential companies at the intersection of financial services, digital commerce, and enterprise technology. The organization operates across geographies and industries at extraordinary scale, with a Corporate Development function that shapes the company’s inorganic growth strategy through high-stakes acquisitions, equity investments, divestitures, and joint ventures.
This is a confidential search. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion by TSE Executive Search.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Vice President, M&A / Corporate Development will join the Strategy & Corporate Development team and report directly to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. This is a senior individual contributor and leadership role responsible for the full lifecycle of inorganic growth — from opportunity identification and market engagement through deal structuring, business case development, and Board-level presentation.
The right candidate is a big-picture strategic thinker who can connect macro industry dynamics to specific deal opportunities, partner credibly with senior business executives, and move with the analytical rigor and executive presence required to operate at the highest levels of a global organization.
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
Strategic Deal Origination & Execution
- Lead high-priority strategic projects from end to end — framing and structuring complex issues, conducting rigorous analysis, and distilling insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Generate new inorganic growth ideas grounded in market dynamics, competitive context, and the company’s strategic priorities across payments, technology, and financial services
- Develop Target Investment Profiles (TIPs) in partnership with senior leadership to identify and prioritize the most compelling M&A and equity investment candidates
- Prepare pre-LOI business cases including go-to-market plans, synergy analysis, standalone business valuation, and early-stage integration planning
Business Partnership & Strategy Alignment
- Partner closely with global business unit leaders, regional product executives, and sales leadership to understand their growth strategies and identify where M&A or equity investments can accelerate or complement those objectives
- Generate Investment Rationales — evaluating which growth strategies are better executed through strategic investments, acquisitions, or joint ventures versus organic development
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior business executives across geographies and functions
Market Engagement & Ecosystem Development
- Develop and maintain active, ongoing engagement with relevant market participants across regions — including PE and VC investors, investment banks, and other strategic sources — to ensure full market visibility and proprietary deal flow
- Track and synthesize competitive trends, partnership opportunities, and market and industry insights across the payments and technology ecosystem
- Identify lateral opportunities across geographies and industries that align with the company’s long-term strategic objectives
Executive Communication & Governance
- Lead the creation of acquisition deliverables and M&A materials — including presentations to senior executives, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors
- Communicate complex financial and strategic concepts clearly and compellingly to non-technical and executive audiences
- Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with precision, quality, and speed
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA from a top-ranked business school strongly preferred
Experience
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development — with direct M&A transaction experience
- Demonstrated track record of leading or co-leading strategic transactions — from origination and diligence through business case development and execution
- Experience in payments, financial technology, enterprise technology, or adjacent sectors strongly preferred
- Prior corporate development experience at a global technology or financial services company a significant differentiator
Competencies
- Strategic thinking — synthesizes market intelligence, competitive dynamics, and business strategy into compelling investment theses and actionable recommendations
- Financial acumen — expert in financial modeling, DCF and comparable company valuation, synergy analysis, and pre-LOI business case development
- Executive presence — communicates with conviction and clarity in front of senior executives and Board members; produces Board-ready deliverables
- Market connectivity — maintains active relationships with PE/VC investors, investment banks, and strategic market participants; generates proprietary deal flow
- Cross-functional partnership — builds trust and credibility with business unit and product leaders across geographies and functions
- Execution excellence — manages multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously with rigor, quality, and speed
THE RIGHT PERSON
Big Picture Thinker — Sees lateral opportunities across geographies and industries. Connects macro trends to specific deal opportunities before others do.
Strategic Advisor — Partners credibly with business executives at the most senior levels. Earns trust through insight, not just analysis.
Dealmaker — Understands the full M&A lifecycle from opportunity identification through Board presentation. Has done the work, not just advised on it.
Communicator — Writes and presents with executive-level precision. Translates complex financial and strategic content into clear narratives for any audience.
Builder — Generates new ideas, develops relationships, and creates deal flow proactively — not just reactively.
LOCATION
New York Metro Area — in-person / hybrid
HOW TO APPLY
This search is managed exclusively and confidentially by TSE Executive Search.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to:
jobs@tseworldwide.com
All applications are held in the strictest confidence. The company name will be disclosed only to qualified candidates following a mutual expression of interest.
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