Manager Corporate Development

Supports the activities of the corporate development department in managing the efficient formation of business combinations by FedEx Corporation and its affiliates, including acquisitions, joint ventures and equity investments.

Job Description Overview:

FedEx, a global logistics leader with over 400,000 employees worldwide, provides customers and businesses with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. We deliver integrated solutions through our flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network.

As Manager of Corporate Development, you will play a key role in shaping the future growth trajectory of FedEx. Reporting to the Staff Director of Corporate Development, you will be responsible for evaluating and executing strategic opportunities — including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, and joint ventures — that align with our long-term business priorities.

You will collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to assess potential transactions, monitor industry and competitive trends, and identify emerging opportunities and risks. You will support all stages of deal execution, including financial analysis, strategic evaluation, due diligence, and portfolio management, and will prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership review. You will also help manage relationships with external stakeholders, including potential partners, target companies, investment banks, and advisors.

Essential Functions:

• Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development, this position is responsible for evaluating and executing strategic opportunities — including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, and joint ventures — that align with our long-term business priorities.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to assess potential transactions, monitor industry and competitive trends, and identify emerging opportunities and risks.
• Support all stages of deal execution, including financial analysis, strategic evaluation, due diligence, and portfolio management, and prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership review.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including potential partners, target companies, investment banks, and advisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/equivalent in finance, business, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree strongly preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Five (5) or more years in mergers and acquisitions, and/or private equity investment or equivalent experience, with demonstrated end-to-end transaction experience. Candidates with fewer years of experience who possess an accelerated track record of successful deal execution and strong financial acumen are also highly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities, including DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction and accretion/dilution analyses.
• Familiarity with the transportation, logistics, or supply chain tech sectors, including market dynamics and trends.
• Corporate development, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and/or management consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong deal structuring and negotiation experience, including review of legal documents such as investment agreements and merger agreements
• Industry competitive intelligence experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional settings with a track record of driving results.
• Strategic thinking and critical problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex strategic and financial concepts and details into an executive-level narrative.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Conditions:

• Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:  

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Additional Details: The desired location for this position would be Memphis, TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week. This position may be eligible for relocation. Position not eligible for sponsorship.

FedEx. Where now meets next.

Our vision is to be the earth’s most engaged advocates of connected commerce where open borders, new markets and fair, sustainable practices are the norm for the billions of personal supply chains being managed every day in our always on, mobile-first world. We stand for ease, access and opportunity. We lead purposeful innovation, champion entrepreneurs, advocate free trade and empower humans and their place in the era of autonomy and AI. We fight for our customers, a more sustainable planet and an ethical playing field.

FedEx inspires its more than 530,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

FedEx has been recognized on many different lists both for business success and for being a great employer:

• FORTUNE Magazine: No. 18 among “World’s Most Admired Companies” (2023)
• Newsweek Magazine: One of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” (2023)
• Forbes Magazine: One of “Americas Best Large Employers” (2023)
• Newsweek Magazine: One of "America’s Greatest Work Places for Diversity" (2023)
• FORTUNE Magazine: One of the “Blue Ribbon Companies” that appears on 4 Fortune Annual Award Rankings (2023)
• FreightWaves: #1 Among the “Top 500 For-Hire Carriers” (2023)
• FreightWaves: Freight-Tech 25 Award, honoring innovation and disruption within the freight industry (2023)

FedEx Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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FedEx Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, FedEx Corporation is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.