Are you seeking a career that allows you to develop in one of the world’s fastest growing companies? And have tremendous impact on that growth? Compass is looking for high ­energy, driven professionals with sound business acumen, strong technical and analytical aptitude and natural relationship building instincts to join our Mergers & Acquisitions division. The M&A / Corporate Development Team is driving top-line revenue growth, making our 30x30 vision achievable.

The M&A / Corporate Development team at Compass partners with our executive team and business leaders to drive growth and expansion into new markets and new lines of business. As a Lead of Mergers and Acquisitions & Corporate Development you will drive the M&A deal process, including valuation, deal structuring, diligence, and integration. You will report to the Senior Manager, M&A to acquire high quality companies across our business lines. You will have the opportunity to work independently, manage your own deals and will have the authority and autonomy to make a direct impact on the company. You will also be asked to complete other impactful projects directly for the executive team.

At Compass You Will:

• Work with our executive team and business partners to acquire high quality companies
• Manage acquisitions from sourcing to negotiation and deal execution, through to the integration phase
• Work across several lines of business from brokerage to services such as title & escrow, mortgage, and beyond
• Work on strategy-related projects for our executive team

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience, at a top tier investment bank, private equity firm, corporate development team at a publicly traded company, or Transaction Services group at a top tier consulting firm.
• Ability to work independently to own an M&A deal end-to-end, including negotiating directly with business owners and managing a diligence process
• Ability to conduct rigorous financial and operational due diligence on Target companies
• Ability to manage third party diligence providers through project inception to purchase agreement negotiations
• Superior analytical skills, deal structuring & business valuation capabilities
• Track record of owning negotiations as part of a corporate development team
• Demonstrated ability to own a deal process and project-manage cross-functionally across a broad set of internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in merger, stock and asset agreement terms and negotiations
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Compensation: The salary pay range for this position is $125,000 - $145,000 however, the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.