Job Title:  Manager | CEO'S OFFICE | Bengaluru | CEO's Office

Job Title: Corporate Development Manager - Acquisition Opportunities

About Us: Deloitte South Asia is committed to driving innovation and growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. We are building a focused Corporate Development team to identify and engage with high-potential, bootstrapped start-ups in cutting-edge service areas such as AI, cybersecurity, automation, and fintech. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, entrepreneurship, and deal-making.

Role Overview:

As a Corporate Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and progressing acquisition opportunities. You will act as a strategic scout and relationship builder, engaging with founders and leadership teams of early-stage companies, and guiding them through the acquisition journey—from initial conversations to deal closure and integration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Opportunity Identification

• Proactively source and track bootstrapped start-ups aligned with Deloitte’s strategic priorities.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and whitespace opportunities.
• Leverage platforms (e.g., Crunchbase, PitchBook), events, accelerators, and VC networks to build a strong pipeline.

2. Founder Engagement & Relationship Building

• Initiate and lead conversations with start-up founders and leadership teams.
• Articulate Deloitte’s vision and value proposition to generate interest in potential acquisition or partnership.
• Build trust and rapport with founders, understanding their motivations, culture, and long-term goals.

3. Strategic Fit & Business Case Development

• Evaluate strategic alignment of targets with Deloitte’s service offerings and growth roadmap.
• Collaborate with internal businesses to assess synergies
• Highlight any risks and corresponding mitigation strategies

4. Deal Execution Oversight

• Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end deal process including:
• Commercial and financial due diligence
• Valuation modelling and scenario analysis
• Legal and compliance coordination
• Act as the SPOC between internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.

·      5–8 years of experience in corporate development, deal advisory, or start-up ecosystems.

·      Strong network in the start-up and venture capital ecosystem

·      Understanding of early-stage company dynamics and founder psychology.

·      Excellent communication and storytelling skills

·      Experience in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence oversight

·      Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us:

·      Be part of a high-impact team shaping Deloitte’s growth strategy.

·      Work on transformative deals with innovative start-ups.

·      Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

·      Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.