CorporateDevelopmentDirector

## Job Summary The Director, Corporate Development is a results‑oriented individual contributor responsible for supporting the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth opportunities through mergers and acquisitions, investments, and corporate partnerships. The role contributes across the full deal lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, and post‑transaction implementation support. Operating at the intersection of strategy, finance, and legal, this role partners closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to assess strategic fit, risk‑return profiles, and value creation potential of growth initiatives. The Director translates commercial objectives into actionable analyses and supports transaction execution to advance the company’s portfolio and long‑term growth strategy. The role works closely with Choice Hotels’ CEO, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, CFO, and functional leaders to evaluate acquisition and partnership targets, identify synergies, and support value creation initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities. ## Key Responsibilities ### Strategic & Financial Analysis * Support evaluation of investment, acquisition, and partnership opportunities by analyzing strategic rationale, competitive dynamics, and risk/return profiles across industries and geographies. * Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses, to assess and compare opportunities. * Conduct valuation analyses using discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company, and precedent transaction methodologies. * Prepare clear, executive‑ready presentations and materials that translate complex financial and strategic analyses into actionable insights. * Support development of business cases and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and C‑suite executives. ### Transaction & Investment Execution * Support due diligen