Director of Global Business Development

Director of Global Business Development
Company: Consultant Engineering Office (CEO)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Remote
Department: Global Business Development & Strategic Finance
Level: Director
About the Role
Consultant Engineering Office (CEO) is seeking an experienced Director of Global Business Development to lead international market expansion, develop strategic financial partnerships, and identify high-value business opportunities.
This role will work closely with executive leadership and Finance to evaluate new markets, strengthen institutional relationships, and develop commercially sound growth strategies.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in international business development, corporate finance, and strategic investments, with a proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and deliver measurable financial results.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute global business development strategies aligned with financial objectives.
Identify international market opportunities, new revenue streams, and strategic investments.
Establish relationships with financial institutions, investors, enterprise clients, and international partners.
Lead negotiations involving cross-border agreements, major commercial contracts, and strategic alliances.
Evaluate business opportunities through financial modeling, market analysis, and investment assessments.
Develop revenue forecasts, pricing strategies, and financial business cases for international expansion.
Partner with Finance on budgeting, capital allocation, and financial performance planning.
Assess project financing opportunities, capital requirements, and expected investment returns.
Identify opportunities involving infrastructure finance, project investment, and institutional partnerships.
Build and manage a pipeline of high-value international business opportunities.
Evaluate joint ventures, strategic investments, and market entry partnerships.
Monitor international market risks, commercial profitability, and financial performance.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
Present financial projections, partnership proposals, and market expansion recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive experience in international business development, corporate finance, strategic investments, commercial strategy, or related functions.
6+ years of leadership experience managing global business development, strategic partnerships, or financial growth initiatives.
Among the candidate's two most recent positions, at least one must demonstrate 6+ years of continuous tenure with the same organization.
Proven experience developing international markets and managing high-value commercial relationships.
Strong expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, revenue forecasting, and capital allocation.
Solid understanding of corporate finance, project financing, profitability, and financial risk management.
Experience negotiating complex cross-border agreements and institutional partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate new markets, strategic investments, and commercial opportunities.
Experience in infrastructure finance, engineering-related investments, project development, or asset-intensive businesses preferred.
Strong knowledge of international commercial practices and market expansion strategies.
Excellent negotiation, executive communication, and relationship management skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable financial results.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering Management, or a related field required; MBA or CFA preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Proposed U.S. Base Salary: $200,000–$265,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.
Additional compensation may include performance-based business development incentives, annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and company benefits, subject to the approved compensation package.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentConsultant Engineering Office (CEO) is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

Work arrangement
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