Strategy & Corporate Development Manager

At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy,

Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers,

and the community as a whole.

We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education,

introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s

family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets.

We proudly serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned

professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com

Position Overview:

 

At Colibri, we’re focused on building the future of professional education. This role plays a key part in how we grow.

 

The Strategy & Corporate Development Manager will play a critical role in shaping Colibri’s long-term strategic direction and accelerating growth through both organic initiatives and M&A. You will work with senior company leaders to deliver high-impact projects ranging from market assessment to growth strategy and deal execution. This includes sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets, driving due diligence, and helping integrate newly acquired businesses to realize identified value. Beyond M&A, you’ll develop insights into industry trends, competitive positioning, and internal capabilities to guide decision-making and investment priorities. 

 

This is a high-impact individual contributor role for someone who wants to take ownership of meaningful work and be part of decisions that truly move the business forward.

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What you'll do

• Deliver high-impact strategy and corporate development initiatives, including market analysis, strategic planning, and execution of M&A and partnership opportunities.
• Drive end-to-end corporate development processes, including commercial diligence, valuation analysis, financial modeling, and coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional strategy initiatives from concept through execution by structuring problems, conducting detailed analyses, aligning stakeholders, and driving outcomes.
• Provide senior leaders with clear, data-backed insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions. 
• Support integration planning and execution to ensure newly acquired businesses realize their full strategic potential and align with Colibri’s long-term objectives.

Why this role stands out

You’ll have direct exposure to executive leadership and work on projects that matter. The team is focused on high-impact opportunities, not just incremental improvements, and there’s a real emphasis on ownership.

There is also a shift toward technology and AI-related investments, which makes this a unique time to join.

This role is well-suited for candidates from fast-paced environments who are looking to deepen their impact and broaden their exposure across the business.

What you'll bring

• 5–7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategy consulting with a strong foundation in M&A.
• Experience in investment banking or similar environments, with a strong preference for mid-market deal experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex, ambiguous initiatives - driving structure, prioritizing effectively, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and synthesizing insights across quantitative and qualitative inputs.
• Executive presence and excellent communication skills, with the ability to present clearly and credibly to senior leaders and external stakeholders.

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Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!