Corporate Development Director

View All Jobs About the Role Updater is seeking a bold, strategic, and results-driven leader to spearhead our corporate development and growth agenda. In this role, you will source and evaluate opportunities that fuel Updater ’s next stage of growth - including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and initiatives that expand or enhance existing business lines. You will own the assessment of the market and competitive landscape across priority verticals, serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team. From identifying opportunities through executing and integrating transformative deals, you will ensure Updater capitalizes on the right partnerships and acquisitions that accelerate our strategic vision. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business and to play a major role in shaping Updater ’s future as a category-leading B2B2C platform with: A massive TAM across partner, service, and consumer verticals Strategic whitespace in high-growth sectors with fragmented competitive landscapes Rich data and integration opportunities through our enterprise partnerships An executive team aligned on acquisitive growth as a top strategic lever Key Responsibilities Growth Strategy & Pipeline Development Own the long-term corporate development strategy in close partnership with the CEO, CFO, and senior leadership Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and emerging business models across our priority verticals, advising the executive team on market opportunities and whitespace plays Proactively source, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition and partnership opportunities in priority verticals, leveraging deep industry knowledge and networks Build and maintain a robust pipeline of targets, balancing strategic fit, financial return, and integration potential Partner with the CEO, CFO, and executive team to align targets with strategic growth initiatives Deal Evaluation & Execution Lead all stages of the deal process — from initial outreach and v