Head of Corporate Development

Description Every nation has data. Few can protect it. Fewer still can act on it. Dream is the sovereign AI and national cyber-defense company for governments. We help nations secure their most critical systems, connect fragmented information at a national scale, and turn their most sensitive data into decisions, all fully sovereign. This is more than a job. It's a Dream job, where you'll work at a global scale alongside some of the best AI researchers, cyber operators, and government experts in the world. The mission only works if the company behind it does. This role keeps Dream running at the scale our work demands. And our work demands a uniquely global scale. The Dream Job We are seeking an exceptional strategic, execution-driven and success-oriented Head of Corporate Development to scale this function and lead mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and other short and long-term corporate initiatives. This role reports to our Chief Legal and Corporate Development Officer and works closely with the executive team to identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities that drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation, and also maintains relationships with and ensures satisfaction of our corporate stakeholders. In this role – key to which is enablement – you will be expected to “make things happen” in the most professional, creative and seamless manner, to turn corporate strategy into business reality. The Dream-Maker Responsibilities Define and execute corporate development strategy aligned with company goals; establish best corporate development practices, playbooks and repeatable processes; develop M&A models, investment theses and advisory board build-up strategy Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities; build and maintain a pipeline of potential M&A and investment targets; identify and evaluate specific M&A and investment opportunities Lead end-to-end M&A, investment and corporate JV processes, including sourcing, valuation, due diligence, structuring, negotiation and closing; support post-transaction integration planning and execution; coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors; manage transaction risks, timelines, and approvals Present strategic recommendations and transaction updates to executive leadership and the board; develop management and board-level materials Ensure company preparedness for periodic financing; enable an effective, timely and seamless closing of inbound investments; coordinate internal due diligence; manage timelines, approvals, and post-closing investor onboarding Manage shareholders’ relations, including periodic updates and presentations; develop shareholder-level materials The Dream Skill Set 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or strategy consulting 4+ years of M&A experience in a leading international investment bank Proven track record leading and closing M&A and other complex transactions Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills Strategic thinking, strong planning and exceptional execution skills Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration Experience working closely with C-suite and board members Business fluency in English Preferred: International experience, preferably in the US Senior in-house corporate development role Experience in high-growth or technology-driven environments (preferably in cyber/AI) MBA or equivalent advanced degree Never Stop Dreaming... If you think this role doesn't fully match your skills but are eager to grow and break glass ceilings, we’d love to hear from you!