Head of Corporate Development

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients needs and exceeding their expectations. Locations - Hybrid: Norwalk, CT | New York CityFactSet is looking for a seasoned and highly motivated M&A professional to join as Head of Corporate Development to lead the companys end-to-end acquisition, strategic investment and commercial partnership activities. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer and be responsible for leading a lean, but high-impact team driving FactSets corporate development agenda and executing on the companys inorganic growth priorities.You will partner closely with the Executive Leadership team to 1) shape FactSets inorganic strategy and roadmap, including M&A and partnerships, 2) analyze and make recommendations concerning potential transactions of interest, and 3) lead cross-functional teams to execute acquisitions, strategic minority investments and other related or non-standard transactions.The role is highly visible across the organization. Internally, it involves partnering closely with members of the executive leadership team with the pace and rigor expected of an acquisitive public company, and may require regular interaction with FactSets board of directors. Externally, you will serve as a senior representative of the firm in the market. Long-term success requires an ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external constituencies to lead and manage an effective approach to opportunity identification, deal execution and ultimately integration and value capture.What youll do: * Own and lead all aspects of the M&A process from initial contact to closing, including strategic evaluation, due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, transaction structuring, deal negotiation and execution of acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments and other related transactions * Develop, evolve, communicate, and enforce effective frameworks and strategies by which to identify, evaluate, prioritize and pursue potential inorganic opportunities * Represent FactSet externally as a senior ambassador for the firms inorganic agenda engaging founders, executives, investors, and industry participants. * Originate and incubate strategic partnerships from first conversation through commercial launch, structuring pilots, commercial agreements, joint ventures and minority investments that create optionality for deeper relationships or future acquisitions. * Effectively manage the transition of acquisitions and partnerships to internal teams and govern the integration of acquired businesses to ensure post-acquisition plans are implemented and value is captured * Lead the formal review of prior transactions and inorganic initiatives, capturing lessons learned to enable continuous improvement * Cultivate cross-functional relationships across the organization, build consensus among key stakeholders and work collaboratively to influence decision-making with executive- and board-level audiences * Partner with cross-functional groups to strengthen FactSet's M&A infrastructure and readiness by ensuring adaptable and repeatable processes, playbooks and tools across all phases of the M&A lifecycle * Maintain relationships with a network of advisors and industry contacts (e.g. bankers, consultants, lawyers, PE/VC firms, startups) to gain market intelligence and incorporate relevant external insights to drive internal stakeholder decisions * Provide