Senior Manager, Corporate Development

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Department: Sales
Location: Chicago
Compensation: $150,000 - $203,500 / year
Description
Trading Technologies (TT) is seeking a Senior Manager of Corporate Development to drive strategic growth initiatives in our fintech and capital markets technology business. In this high-impact role, you will work end-to-end on M&A, strategic investments, partnerships, and post-merger integration efforts that expand TT’s global platform. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership in a PE-backed, high-growth environment, shaping TT’s long-term strategy and ensuring each deal aligns with our vision. The position can be based in Chicago, New York, or London with a hybrid work model for flexibility.
What Will You Be Involved With?

Deal Sourcing & Strategy: Identify and evaluate potential acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnerships that align with TT’s strategy (trading software, SaaS, analytics, etc.) and culture. Conduct market research and industry trend analysis (including “build vs. buy” assessments) to maintain a robust deal pipeline.
Financial Analysis & Valuation: Perform advanced financial modeling and valuation for prospective deals, including discount cash-flow, comparables, and accretion/dilution analysis. Develop compelling business cases and investment memos for senior executives and the Board, clearly articulating strategic rationale and ROI.
Deal Execution & Due Diligence: Lead end-to-end deal execution processes. Project-manage cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Product, etc.) through due diligence, risk analysis, and synergy evaluation. Support senior leadership in negotiations of term sheets, purchase agreements, and other deal terms to drive successful closings.
Post-Merger Integration (PMI): Develop and implement integration plans (Day 1 through Day 100) for acquisitions or partnerships. Work with department heads to ensure a smooth transition for employees/customers and to realize synergies and operational benefits as planned. Track post-deal performance against objectives and address integration issues proactively.
Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with investment banks, VCs, industry experts, and potential target companies to enhance deal flow. Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders by continuously refining our inorganic growth strategy and ensuring each opportunity complements TT’s product roadmap and global ambitions.
What Will You Bring to the Table?

Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field (MBA and/or CFA preferred).
Experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Strategy Consulting, or similar roles, with a proven track record of executing deals from start to finish.
Skills: Expert in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and data analysis. Able to turn complex data into clear insights and actionable strategies. Familiarity with capital markets, trading technology, and SaaS business models is highly desirable .
Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to craft persuasive investment cases and effectively influence senior stakeholders (executives, board members, investors).
Leadership & Drive: High-performing self-starter with strong strategic thinking and a bias for execution. Able to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Demonstrated emotional intelligence and negotiation skills, with the integrity and judgment to represent TT in deal discussions.
What We Bring To The Table

Fintech Market Leader: Join a global fintech leader in capital markets software and analytics. TT’s cutting-edge SaaS platform serves a broad range of clients across asset classes and geographies , positioning us as a critical player in the industry’s evolution.
High-Impact Role: This is a strategic role with significant exposure. You will work directly with TT’s Chief Corporate Strategy and executive team on deals that shape the future of our company, making a tangible impact on our growth trajectory and the broader market.
Growth & Innovation: TT is private-equity backed, with strong investor support to fuel growth and innovation. We have a bold roadmap (organically and via acquisitions) to expand our platform’s capabilities and global reach. You will be at the forefront of evaluating and executing opportunities in emerging areas like AI, analytics, and new asset classes.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a high-caliber, collaborative team that values initiative, open ideas, and agile execution. Our leadership prioritizes strategic thinking coupled with getting things done, an ideal environment for driven individuals. We celebrate successes and learn quickly from challenges, all in pursuit of building the “operating system of capital markets” .
Professional Growth: We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities. As we grow, so will your career. This role offers a path to increased responsibility and leadership within TT’s organization.
This position can be based in Chicago, New York, (preference) or London (preference), working in a hybrid model. We typically spend about three days per week in the office for in-person collaboration and mentorship, with the option to work remotely for the remaining days. Some travel may be required for deal-related due diligence and integration coordination.
Trading Technologies (www.tradingtechnologies.com) is a global capital markets platform services company providing market-leading technology for the end-to-end trading operations of Tier 1 banks, brokerages, money managers, hedge funds, proprietary traders, Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), commercial hedgers, and risk managers. With its roots in listed derivatives, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company delivers “multi-X” solutions, with “X” representing asset classes, functions, workflows, and geographies. This multi-X approach features trade execution services across futures and options, fixed income, foreign exchange (FX), and cryptocurrencies, augmented by solutions for data and analytics, including transaction cost analysis (TCA); quantitative trading; compliance and trade surveillance; clearing and post-trade allocation; and infrastructure services. The award-winning TT platform ecosystem also helps exchanges deliver innovative solutions to their market participants and technology companies to distribute their complementary offerings to Trading Technologies’ clients.
Trading Technologies (TT) is an equal-opportunity employer. Equal employment has been, and continues to be, a required practice at the Company. Trading Technologies’ practice of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and base all employment decisions on ability rather than race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender orientation, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected status. Additionally, TT participates in the E-Verify Program for US offices.