Manager, Corporate and Business Development

The Corporate and Business Development function at realtor.com is central to the firm’s growth strategy and works closely with the executive leadership team and senior operating executives across the organization to identify, evaluate, and execute mergers and acquisitions, and other inorganic growth strategies.

As a Manager on the Corporate and Business Development team, you will be actively involved with identification and evaluation of acquisition targets, development of investment theses, due diligence, financial modeling and valuation analysis, participation in management meetings with target companies, creation of investment recommendations and related presentations for senior leadership, reporting of relevant industry trends, and collaboration with external and internal teams to conceptualize and implement strategic partnerships.

This is a full-time position reporting to the VP of Corporate and Business Development.

What you’ll do:

• Support all aspects of mergers and acquisitions processes, including sourcing, qualification, financial modeling, due diligence, investment recommendation presentations, deal negotiations and closing & integration activities
• Build detailed, bottom-up financial models and valuation analysis for potential transactions
• Develop a deep understanding of materials provided during due diligence processes
• Interface with a large, cross-functional deal team within realtor.com to ensure seamless deal execution
• Create in-depth investment memorandums to present to executive leaders and the Board of Directors
• Monitor industry activities and perform industry research of the real estate technology market, including the landscape of real estate technology vendors, startups and venture investors
• Engage with internal business leaders to evaluate and develop theses and lists of potential targets
• Support strategic analysis by performing ad-hoc analyses, including new business development proposals, and evaluation of buy/build/partner opportunities
• Work with product teams to evaluate and implement strategic partnerships

How we work:

We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work three or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years' experience in M&A gained in Corporate Development, Private Equity or Investment Banking. Prior experience with consumer internet/marketplace sector is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field
• Experience handling projects across teams and third-party advisors (including investment banks, law firms, accounting firms, and other consultants)
• Rigorous quantitative skills including experience with modeling, analysis, and valuation
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal qualities including a positive attitude; desire to learn new things; judgment and discretion in matters of significance

How we Reward you:

Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:

• Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage
• Family forming benefits
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time off
• Immediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs
• 1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program
• Free snacks and refreshments in each office location