Sr. Manager, Corporate Development

Company Description

Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? Become a FlyMate!

Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.

What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you! 

Who We Are: 

Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, founded a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in education, using modern technology.

Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 3,700+ global clients across education, healthcare, travel & B2B, covering more than 240 countries and territories and supporting over 140 currencies. And, we’re just getting started!

With over 1,200+ global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 12 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We, at Flywire, are seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Development at Flywire. In this position, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and expansion strategies. This dynamic position involves conducting comprehensive market research, identifying potential acquisition targets and strategic partnerships, and providing valuable insights to support key decision-making processes. You will collaborate with various teams to execute corporate initiatives, analyze market trends, and contribute to the overall success of Flywire's global expansion efforts.

Responsibilities:

Market Research and Analysis:
Independently conduct thorough market research to map industries and identify new opportunities and trends. Develop and leverage cross-functional relationships in order to better analyze competitive landscapes, identifying potential threats and opportunities for Flywire. Evaluate market data to identify strategic growth areas and potential target markets.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Analysis:

• Identify potential acquisition targets and strategic partnerships aligned with Flywire's business objectives
• Perform due diligence on potential targets, assessing financial performance, market position, and cultural fit
• Develop financial models to evaluate the impact of potential M&A activities on Flywire's growth and profitability
• Strategic Planning:
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine corporate development strategies
  • Contribute to the creation of long-term business plans that factor market opportunities and risks
  • Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for executive leadership and Flywire’s Board of Directors
• Integration Support:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of acquired companies
  • Provide ongoing support in post-acquisition activities and monitor integration progress

Financial Analysis:

• Analyze financial statements and key performance indicators to assess the financial health of potential partners
• Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate various business strategies
• Use a variety of valuation methodologies to analyze a potential transaction, taking into account market dynamics and Flywire’s business model

Relationship Building: 

• Foster strong relationships with potential partners, industry experts, and advisors to facilitate business development opportunities

Qualifications

Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and business acumen
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
• Proven experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or strategic consulting
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Solid understanding of international business practices and global market dynamics
• Joining Flywire as a Corporate Development Senior Manager offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's strategic growth and play a pivotal role in transfo