Jersey City, NJ

The Manager of Corporate Development provides strategic decision analysis and financial modeling of operating results, new business initiatives, M&A, and business planning.This highly visible position interacts with the executive management of the company in providing high quality and accurate analysis related to the most strategic corporate priorities.As a critical member of Ports America’s corporate finance team, the Manager of Corporate Development will support the assessment of investment and acquisition opportunities and support and lead aspects of day-to-day transaction execution activities including valuation, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, and integration planning.

As the leading U.S. terminal operator and stevedore with operations in over 33 ports, Ports America has extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of marine cargo terminals and in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Ports America’s terminal operations and stevedoring services include container, bulk, breakbulk and project cargo; world-class cruise terminals; intermodal facilities and quality RoRo operations. Ports America is wholly-owned by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

Essential Duties:

• Supports strategic projects including the creation of detailed financial and operating models, and valuation, returns and credit analyses for potential transactions and investment opportunities.


• Support and lead aspects of the transaction due diligence process through coordination with cross-functional teams, and respond to investor and bank diligence requests, as applicable, to support the financing of investment opportunities.


• Analyze strategic opportunities and prepare business cases and presentations for Senior Management and Board of Directors. Lead the development of various related strategic analyses.


• Support the evaluation of strategic alternatives, acquisition targets, and investment opportunities that have potentially significant financial and strategic implications. Assess the credit and structuring implications of potential transactions.


• Support activities related to the raising of capital through equity or issuance of long-term debt and provide recommendations on financing strategies at both the corporate and business unit level.


• Provide expertise in independently addressing complex opportunities in support of business priorities.


• Various ad hoc requests from FP&A, Senior Management and Sponsors as needed.

Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience, Certifications):

• 4 - 8 years of relevant financial experience with a minimum of 2 years investment banking or corporate financial consulting experience (i.e., bulge bracket investment banks / named consulting firms), corporate development or private equity; M&A or leveraged finance experience preferred.


• Bachelor’s degree required.


• Advanced financial modeling expertise required.


• Experience in finance, accounting, business development/M&A, and strategic planning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication and management skills.


• Team player with strong ethics.


• Strong quantitative and analytical ability, with a high level of organization and attention to detail.


• Self-starter capable of working independently and thriving in a fast-paced environment.


• Expert-level knowledge of financial modeling and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions:

• 5-10% travel.


• Non-standard work hours sometimes necessary (as projects require).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)