Vice President, Corporate Development

Atlanta, GA

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Vice President, Corporate Development is responsible for identifying, sourcing and leading the execution of M&A deals, joint ventures and other strategic investments. Reporting directly to the SVP Corporate Development, this position identifies opportunities, complements and evaluates information provided by sellers on growth opportunities, conducts financial analysis, collaborates on financial projections, and assists on purchase agreement negotiations. The Vice President serves as the lead point of contact for cross-functional planning, due diligence and integration teams.

This opportunity offers a hybrid workplace model offering the flexibility to work remotely as well as in our newly renovated state-of-the-art HQ building in Midtown!

What you’ll do:

Partner with business units and individual market leaders to identify and map strategic opportunities for inorganic growth including: gathering and evaluating local market information, competitor positioning, market sizing and business trends.
Conduct initial assessment of targets/acquisition candidates, including identifying, researching, and analyzing companies for possible acquisition (evaluating for strategic fit, conducting initial discussions with the appropriate BUs, gaining an understanding of the industry/external views, and technical research related to acquisition candidates.
Perform financial modeling to include valuations, corporate impact (EPS, ROIC etc.,) and business modeling.
Communicate impact of deal findings and analysis to BU/EFX including a review of the results with BU leader and BU finance leader.
Conduct due diligence/integration support to include project management and/or integration support for specific deals.
Provide deal management leadership for the deal transaction process including coordination with internal and external resources and documentation of the transaction.
Develop and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investment banks, financial institutions and consulting firms to create a strong M&A pipeline.
Collaboration in the coordination of business integration post-purchase

What experience you need:

10+ years in M&A in a combination of corporate development, investment banking, FinTech, and/or private equity
7+ years leading due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring in a fast-paced corporate development environment
Demonstrated executive presence and business acumen for engaging with internal/external stakeholders, building industry relationships, and partnering with senior leadership, the CEO and their direct reports
Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance

What could set you apart:

Master’s Degree in Finance or other post graduate degree
Experience navigating matrix environments
FINRA Series and/or CFA licenses is a plus, but not required

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Who is Equifax?

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.