Vice President, Corporate Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive M&A strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives. 

• Conduct in-depth market and company research to build and maintain a prioritized list of potential M&A targets across market segments and adjacencies of interest. 

• Cultivate relationships with key C-level executives at possible M&A targets to determine interest levels, fit, synergy potential, valuation, and actionability. 

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential acquisition targets and strategic investment opportunities. 

• Lead deal negotiations, diligence processes, and transaction execution, ensuring alignment with company goals and stakeholder expectations. 

• Partner with functional leaders to design and implement robust post-merger integration plans that maximize value creation. 

• Lead all company, industry, and financial due diligence on active deals. 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams within Duck Creek Technologies’ to support due diligence efforts across Product, Sales, Finance, HR as well as other functions. 

• Lead the creation of presentation materials and memos to support deal recommendations and approvals. 

• Work with and manage intermediaries as required throughout the deal process including legal financial, and technical advisers. 

• Work cross-functionally to support post-merger integration efforts, as required. 

Strategic Partnerships: 

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance the company’s market position, customer base, and product offerings working closely with Product leadership. 

• Negotiate partnership agreements, joint ventures, and other collaborative initiatives to drive mutual growth. 

Corporate Strategy and Market Expansion: 

• Collaborate with the CFO and other Executive Leadership Team members to define and refine the company’s long-term strategy, focusing on growth through both organic and inorganic channels. 

• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic decision-making and identify gaps in market presence. 

• Drive market entry strategies, including international expansion, to accelerate growth in new geographies and adjacent products. 

Private Equity (Vista Equity Partners) Collaboration: 

• Serve as the primary liaison with Vista Equity Partner board of directors and investment committee effectively communicating progress on growth initiatives and corporate strategy. 

• Ensure alignment with sponsor expectations, providing regular updates on M&A activity, strategic partnerships, and other corporate development initiatives. 

Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Work closely with finance, operations, product, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution of initiatives. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across the organization. 

WHAT YOU’VE DONE:     

• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree and/or equivalent experience relevant to functional area 

• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Development (ideally in a PE-backed company), Private Equity, Investment Banking, and/or Management Consulting 

• 7+ years supervisory and strategic leadership experience   

• Proven track record of leading successful M&A transactions, including deal sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and integration 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:  

• MBA preferred  

• Demonstrated interest in technology, enterprise software and experience in Insurtech or FinTech, a plus 

• Experience operating within a PE-backed, highly leveraged SaaS (Software as a Service) business 

• Demonstrated success in this role supporting complex, global organizations 

• Strategic mindset with a demonstrated ability to anticipate business needs, shape financial narratives, and influence decision-making at the executive level 

• Advanced proficiency with planning tools such as Adaptive Insights or Anaplan; strong Excel and financial modeling skills 

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across departments and senior leadership 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a hands-on and visionary approach 

• Strong understanding of SaaS business models, key metrics, and market dynamics 

• Experience working in a private equity-backed environment, with familiarity in aligning with PE sponsor expectations and driving value creation 

• Exceptional strategic thinking, financial acumen, and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities 

• Significant experience with developing and executing on M&A strategy including thesis development, deal execution, and post-merger integration 

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and to influence through data, insights, and storytelling 

• Build trust and rapport quickly at all levels of the organization including senior management 

• Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint 

• Strong desire to join a growth-oriented technology company 

• Creative problem-solver with ability to work independently and drive for results 

• Entrepreneurial mindset 

WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW:     

Travel:  Up to 25% 

Location: Remote US 

Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of job location. The Company does not sponsor visa petitions for this position.  

Duck Creek Technologies supports a flexible-first work environment and has employees throughout the United States. Based on a fair and equitable compensation philosophy, we have five (5) United States pay markets based on regional validated survey market data. The expected salary range for this position is between $170,000 and $274,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The final compensation may vary due to the above-listed factors and be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.   

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes: 

▸Flexible work environment 

▸Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 

▸401(k) Retirement Plan 

▸Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account 

▸Paid holidays, vacation, and volunteer time 

▸Employee assistance program and other benefits. 

The application window will remain open until the position is filled or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.