Director, Corporate Development

Lucid Motors

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Newark, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-07-15

Category: emobility

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Full time

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Director

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About the company:

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are currently seeking a Director of Corporate Development to lead the establishment of Lucid’s corporate development function. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols

At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.

Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

The Role:

Build the team, processes and corresponding systems for Lucid’s corporate development function

Lead M&A, investment and joint venture processes, including sourcing, evaluation of business model attractiveness, strategic/financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, negotiation and closing

Build relationships with leaders at emerging and established companies as well as with investment banking and venture capital firms

Coordinate transaction processes across teams including engineering, product, design, finance, accounting, legal and business development

Identify, research and recommend industries, companies and technologies for Lucid to evaluate from an M&A, investment or joint venture perspective and analyze the company's objectives and identify, recommend and pursue technologies that can accelerate those goals

Develop and maintain models, dashboards and presentations that track and analyze our industry, as well as prospective M&A opportunities

Qualifications:

A strategic, driven and analytical mindset with a passion for transforming the automotive and mobility industry

12+ years of relevant dealmaking experience, whether in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, venture capital, management consulting or otherwise

Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and broad quantitative analysis with a familiarity of basic accounting principles

Experience in working effectively with cross-functional senior executives in a fast-changing environment

Advantageous

Prior experience in automotive, mobility, and relevant adjacent sectors

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, engineering or other relevant fields

MBA preferred, but not required

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