Job summary
Job overview
The VP of M&A & Corporate Development at Front Row leads the company's M&A strategy to drive growth through acquisitions and partnerships, playing a key role in shaping the company's expansion.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing and executing M&A strategy, identifying acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, negotiating deals, planning integration, and communicating with executives and the board.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $170,000 to $200,000, an equity package, bonus, health, dental, vision insurance, 401K, PTO, flexible working hours, educational stipend, Class Pass, wellness and commuter benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 10+ years in M&A, corporate finance, or investment banking with a proven transaction record, strong analytical, financial modeling, negotiation, communication, and project management skills; MBA preferred.
Work environment and culture
Front Row promotes a collaborative, consultative, and fun team environment with flexible working hours and a commitment to ethical standards.
Company information
Front Row partners with leading brands to accelerate ecommerce growth using proprietary technology and data-driven insights across global marketplaces.
Job location and travel
The role is headquartered in New York City with additional offices in San Diego, Hamburg, and Bratislava, offering flexible working options.
Unique job features
This role is pivotal in shaping company growth through strategic acquisitions and offers unique exposure to ecommerce and advertising/media industries.
Company overview
Front Row is an innovative education technology company that focuses on providing personalized learning experiences for K-12 students. They make money through subscription-based services offered to schools and districts, as well as premium content and features available to individual users. Founded in 2013, the company has grown significantly by leveraging adaptive learning algorithms and engaging content to help students improve their skills in subjects like math, reading, and science. Their mission is to ensure that every student receives a tailored education that meets their unique needs.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive experience in M&A, corporate finance, and strategic planning, highlighting successful deal negotiations and integration leadership.
Showcase your strong analytical skills, financial modeling expertise, and ability to conduct thorough due diligence, aligning with Front Row's data-driven and strategic approach.
Apply through multiple channels including Front Row's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Front Row executives or M&A team members on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent company acquisitions or asking about how Front Row leverages Catapult technology in deal assessments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'M&A strategy,' 'due diligence,' 'financial modeling,' 'negotiation,' and 'integration planning' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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