Manager, Corporate Development and Investor Relations – Denver, CO

Are you looking for an opportunity to have a significant impact on key corporate strategies that will drive growth across the globe? Are you able to drive complex projects forward with various stakeholders involved and translate to key leaders? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Join Western Union as Manager, Corporate Development and Investor Relations.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

The Corporate Development and Investor Relations Manager will play an essential role in the evaluation and execution of M&A transactions. This individual will work across all aspects of the deal process including qualitative and quantitative analysis to support targeting, financial modeling, due diligence, transition and post-merger integration, and investment performance tracking. Moreover, the person will manage investor relations activities to effectively communicate the company’s strategy, financial performance, and value proposition to the investment community. This person should have strong work ethic and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, often supporting multiple projects in parallel. The Corporate Development and Investor Relations Manager will report to the Director of Corporate Development.

Role Responsibilities

Corporate Development

• Drive large cross-functional due diligence processes, including the management of the teams and virtual data rooms.
• Develop, maintain and review robust financial/valuation models to evaluate and support corporate development opportunities.
• Identify and assess new strategic opportunities by developing the M&A pipeline through proactive market and competitive research.
• Drive the development of executive-level presentation materials and recommendations for the CEO, CFO, and other senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units and functional leaders to ensure alignment on integration planning and value capture.
• Monitor and track the performance of previous corporate development investments.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Ad-hoc analysis for senior management.

Investor Relations

• Support the preparation of quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, press releases, Q&A documents, and other external communications.
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams to ensure prepared materials are reviewed and aligned with key messaging, financial disclosures, and compliance requirements prior to external distribution.
• Monitor analyst research, peer company performance, and investor sentiment to provide insights to executive leadership.
• Ensure consistent and transparent messaging to the financial community regarding Western Union’s strategy and performance.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Ad-hoc analysis for senior management.

Role Requirements

• BA/BS level degree in Business, Finance, or related required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in investment banking, valuation/research, private equity, or corporate / business development. 
• Demonstrated experience leading or playing a major role in multiple phases of the transaction lifecycle.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to translate analysis into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of preparing and delivering senior-level presentations.
• Proficient in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience mentoring junior professionals a strong plus.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The on-target earnings range is $95,400- $125,000. per year, which includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.   

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – specific benefits include:

• Family First Program
• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

09-29-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.