Opportunity: Director of Corporate Development

Location: Hybrid (Brickell, Miami, FL) with travel across the Americas

Compensation: $180,000–$200,000 + incentives and comprehensive benefits

Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for corporate development and a proven track record in M&A? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment with a focus on real estate and financial strategy? Can you confidently work on real estate operational projects and able to read zoning ordinances, civil plans, and architectural drawings? If so, our client—a private equity-owned global company with a strong presence across the U.S. and LATAM—is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to drive growth and success.

About the Role

As the Director of Corporate Development, you will play a pivotal role in the company’s expansion by leading strategic mergers and acquisitions, with a major focus on real estate projects. Collaborating closely with executive leadership, you will oversee acquisition strategies, new site openings, and financial assessments while ensuring smooth integrations throughout the Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead corporate development initiatives, including identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities.
• Manage real estate projects as part of acquisition efforts, ensuring optimal site selection and successful openings.
• Conduct financial modeling, due diligence, and risk assessments to drive sound investment decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the Americas, ensuring clear communication and alignment with corporate goals.
• Travel throughout the U.S. and LATAM to oversee acquisitions and expansion projects.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven background in corporate development or M&A, ideally in industries such as construction, hospitality, or real estate with multiple locations.
• Real Estate Expertise: Strong understanding of real estate project management as it relates to acquisitions.
• Technical: Must be able to read zoning ordinances, civil plans, and architectural drawings
• Language Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish required; Portuguese is a strong plus.
• Financial Acumen: Advanced financial management and analytical skills to guide strategic decisions.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexibility: Ability to thrive in a hybrid role with travel throughout the Americas.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.