Director of Corporate Development

Company: Acorns Advisers, LLC
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Corporate Development - Acorns At Acorns, we're building a financial wellness system that enables everyday Americans to save and invest every day. We are transforming the category and recruiting a team that is relentless at fulfilling our mission. The Acorns team comes together every day to deliver a revolutionary product to its customers, the up-and-coming. If you thrive in an environment where you can push yourself beyond all previous thresholds of possibility, come join us at Acorns. Acorns is seeking an exceptional Sr. Manager/Director of Corporate Development to help guide our efforts in evaluating and executing on strategic transactions (M&A, capital markets, strategy, etc.). This person will provide tactical and strategic insights and analysis to drive business decisions. In addition, cross-functional partnership will occur frequently to quantify, prioritize, and evaluate major strategic investments across the organization. This role will work directly with the Sr. Director of Finance, C-Level executives, and leadership throughout the organization, including product, engineering, marketing, and operations.-- This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine or New York offices. You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionately about Acorns' mission, vision and values, please apply. Within 1 month, you will:

• Introduce yourself to the organization--
• Develop a deep understanding of the product, business model, and strategic vision of Acorns
• Contribute to valuation exercises, capital structure optimization and financing activities Within 3 months, you will:
  • Track market and competitive developments in the fintech space and communicate with executives and business leadership
  • Analyze strategic opportunities--
  • Assist in projects in support of strategy and business development initiatives
  • Assist/run ad-hoc analysis and presentation requests, including board and investor-facing presentations Within 6 months, you will:
    • Help build and develop a best-in-class team
    • Identify, develop, and assess new business opportunities in partnership with executive and business management
    • Serve as a key stakeholder in the strategic planning process and quantify company goals and investment opportunities
    • Build detailed financial, scenario-based models to evaluate investment priorities and evaluate potential alternatives
    • Participate in and nurture broad networks of alliances with others to exchange knowledge and information-- What you will bring to Acorns:
      • Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience (corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, private equity), with a stronger weighting towards transaction-related experience (M&A, capital activity, etc.)
      • Bachelors in Finance or Accounting or equivalent discipline a must; CPA, CFA or MBA is a plus
      • High degree of organization and efficiency with demonstrated attention to detail--
      • Must possess excellent analytical, financial modeling and presentation skills with the ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations--
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact well with senior management and communicate effectively in meetings--
      • Must be a team player who understands the importance of the role as a key support function to the operating team--
      • Must have a strong track record of having built outstanding and effective relationships with cross functional teams
      • Ability and desire to roll up sleeves and be hands-on in an entrepreneurial fast-paced, high-growth environment--
      • Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character--
      • Basic understanding of the fintech landscape--
      • A strong passion for the Acorns mission--
      • Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
      • A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
      • Optimistic about the potential of societal change What we offer:--
        • Competitive salary and stock options
        • A comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family
        • Flexible paid time off
        • Numerous career possibilities that allow you to grow with Acorns
        • Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission and our customers.
        • The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges. About Acorns: Acorns is the leading micro-investing app in the U.S. It allows users to round up their daily purchases and automatically Invest the Change-- into a low-cost, diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds offered by some of the world's top asset managers (including Vanguard and BlackRock). Founded in Newport Beach, Calif., by father and son team Walter and Jeff Cruttenden, Acorns provides a simple entry-point using the Acorns app on iPhone or Android. Customers accumulate fractional shares in one of five portfolios constructed by world-renowned Nobel Laureate economist Dr. Harry Markowitz. Acorns' smart portfolio algorithms automatically work in the background of life, helping users build wealth naturally, pennies at a time. From Acorns mighty oaks do grow. Mission: With benevolence and courage, we look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming; beginning with the empowering step of micro-investing. Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Acorns believes diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental obligations that strengthen our team. We need a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to build a meaningful company and culture.-- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? --*
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