Corporate Development Officer

Job Description

Catapult Sports is seeking a Corporate Development Officer to drive strategic growth through acquisitions and partnerships. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and hands-on execution. The Corporate Development Officer will work closely with the executive team to analyze the sports-tech ecosystem, identify opportunities, conduct due diligence, assess valuations, and oversee integration efforts.Catapult Sports works with over 4,400 teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more.What this role involves:

• Analyzing industry trends and market opportunities.
• Building a market intelligence system.
• Evaluating acquisition opportunities.
• Leading investment and strategic partnership efforts.
• Developing deal structures and term sheets.
• Overseeing integration efforts.
• Presenting strategic recommendations to the executive team and board.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Deep understanding of the technology industry and market dynamics.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in post-acquisition integration and operational execution (a plus).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field (MBA preferred).

What Catapult Offers:

• Opportunity to work with ambitious and intelligent people.
• A collaborative and challenging environment.
• Opportunity to work across multiple nationalities and cultures.
• Unlimited opportunity to grow and develop.