Director, Corporate Development

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Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About The Role
We're looking for a results-driven strategist to join our team as Director, Corporate Development. In this role, you will drive M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships aligned with product and technology roadmaps. You will partner with Product, Finance, Engineering, and Executive teams to accelerate innovation, expand capabilities, and shape long-term growth. This role is a key strategic driver in identifying opportunities, executing transactions, and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead all phases of M&A and strategic investments including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, negotiation, and transaction closing.
• Analyze strategic objectives and industry trends to identify and pursue companies or technologies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Work closely with leadership to define and refine strategy, including build-buy-partner decisions.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform deal logic and strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, VCs, founders, and internal cross-functional teams.
• Develop executive-ready frameworks, business cases, and board materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
• Act as an advisor to product leaders on strategic decisions.
• Track innovation and startup activity and conduct competitive benchmarking and ecosystem mapping.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a combination thereof.
• Demonstrated track record of executing end-to-end M&A and investment transactions.
• Strong analytical skills in financial modeling, valuations, and quantitative analysis.
• Excellent communication and influence skills with experience engaging senior leadership and external deal parties.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technology opportunities.
• Negotiation experience and ability to drive deals through sourcing, closing, and integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: College/University degree
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to set agendas, push initiatives, and own results.
• Strong product intuition and understanding of technical concepts and architectures.
• Expertise in valuation and ROI analysis for early-stage and growth-stage technology companies.
• Familiarity with emerging technology trends and startup ecosystems.

Location:
Toronto

The hiring base salary range for this position is $133,400 to $183,400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will depend on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and market alignment. The disclosed salary range applies only to candidates hired to work in this geographic location; candidates hired elsewhere will be subject to the applicable regional range.

What's In It For You

• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to

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