or apply directly on Lindblad Expeditions's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Lindblad Expeditions's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Lindblad Expeditions's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lindblad Expeditions
- high 41 stale, 0 reposted of 44 open
- Hiring momentum
- 48 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lindblad Expeditions's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Lindblad Expeditions.
About this role
The Director of Corporate Development & M&A at Lindblad Expeditions will work closely with the SVP of Corporate Development & Strategy to lead the M&A process, from identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities to executing transactions. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, developing financial models, and presenting strategic recommendations to executive leadership, while also maintaining relationships with target companies and overseeing post-acquisition integration efforts.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lindblad Expeditions as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Strategy Consulting, or a related M&A environment
- Demonstrated experience leading acquisitions from sourcing through closing, including valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, and integration planning
- Advanced expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, investment analysis, and capital allocation
- Proven experience managing cross-functional transaction teams and coordinating external advisors including investment bankers, legal counsel, tax, and accounting firms
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to identify acquisition opportunities aligned to long-term business objectives
Nice to have
- Experience leading Corporate Development within the travel, cruise, hospitality, leisure, or consumer services industries
- Experience developing acquisition strategy and generating proprietary deal flow
- Experience leading post-merger integration and synergy realization initiatives
- Existing network of investment bankers, private equity firms, founders, and strategic advisors
- Experience evaluating adjacent markets, vertical integration opportunities, and strategic partnerships
What you get
- Travel benefits for employees and their family
- Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests
- Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range provided, but compensation is based on various factors including location and experience
- Position requires presence in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work options on Monday and Friday
- Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the New York office
Summarised from Lindblad Expeditions's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Lindblad Expeditions on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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