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Busbud Looking for Director, Corporate Development at Quebec Full Time

Who we are 

Busbud is the largest online travel agency specializing in intercity bus and coach travel with the broadest global coverage. Travelling is our passion, and we work hard to offer the most comprehensive network of city-to-city trips. We operate in more than 80 countries and 21,000 cities and offer more than 2,300,000 bus routes. Our goal is to provide everyone with a more environmentally-friendly, accessible, and interconnected world.

The role

The Director of Corporate Development will play a key role in driving Busbud’s inorganic growth by identifying, assessing and executing impactful acquisitions, investments, partnerships, fundraisings and other strategic initiatives. We seek a personable, reliable, creative, strategic thinker who can not only roll up their sleeves to lead complex projects but also be a driver in the company’s growth planning. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving.

The Director of Corporate Development will report to the VP of Corporate Development and work closely with Busbud’s leadership team to align corporate strategy with our long-term planning and closely monitor the marketplace and competitive landscape.

What you can expect from this opportunity

  • Lead communication with acquisition and investment targets’ shareholders, executives and advisors

  • Support the company’s M&A strategy by sourcing investment opportunities, evaluating potential transactions, performing valuations, leading cross-functional due diligence teams, preparing investment memorandums, negotiating and reviewing legal agreements and assisting in the integration and tracking of newly acquired businesses

  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of international transactions and strategic projects, including the staffing of external advisors and coordination of internal and external project teams

  • Assisting with fundraising activities, including preparing investor presentations and analyses on the business performance of Busbud and its acquired subsidiaries

  • Evaluate and develop the supporting business case for strategic initiatives and potential partnerships from a financial and business perspective

  • Working on ad hoc projects as assigned; such as assessment of new business activities and strategic shifts

How can you impress us?

  • 5+ years of M&A or investing experience developed in a Corporate Development function, a private equity firm, a venture capital firm, or an investment bank

  • Significant experience leading teams to execute all aspects of transactions, including direct experience in M&A negotiation, execution, and integration

  • Possess deep knowledge and understanding of e-commerce and/or SaaS industries

  • Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance

  • Detail-oriented, with superior analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to take the initiative

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate compelling messages to stakeholders and presentation design capabilities

Considered an asset (but not required)

  • Accounting, CFA or legal designation

  • Startup experience and/or experience with the startup ecosystem

  • International business or transaction experience and comfort working across varying cultures

  • Mobility/travel knowledge and interest

  • The ability to speak French, Spanish or other languages 

     

What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to drive significant impact in a high-growth technology business

  • Competitive compensation based on experience & expertise

  • Unlimited PTO (paid time off)

  • Annual sustainability fund & training fund 

  • Health benefits

  • Stock options

  • Team events

  • A beautiful office in Montreal’s burgeoning tech neighbourhood, Mile End

  • Remote work

     

Busbud is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and to providing its team members with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Busbud are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Learn more about why we care about diversity (https://www.busbud.com/blog/announcing-the-omnibus-project/) .

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