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Sr. Director, Development Finance

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Wyndham logoWyndham · Orlando Corporate Headquarters
Full-timeOn-site6d ago
Financial ModelingLeadership
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; Master's degree preferred
  • 10+ years' experience in a leadership capacity, with particular expertise in development finance, corporate development, investment banking, private equity or related fields.
  • Strong experience underwriting real estate or asset heavy development projects
  • Direct M&A experience (buy-side and/or sell-side)
  • Hospitality, timeshare industry experience, preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically, while focusing and executing tactically to ensure successful and timely outcomes.
  • Proven mastery of progressive financial modeling and valuation methodologies as well as sound general financial management practices.
  • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with an ability to establish and maintain value added relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Detail oriented and process focused with evidence of driving measurable results within established timelines.
  • Ability to understand the business drivers behind the financial statements and how they affect financial performance.
  • The ability to work as a business partner is critical
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Solid business acumen and judgment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and deliver on deadlines
  • Must be able to manage multiple priorities in an efficient/timely manner, including effective delegation
  • Must be able to handle multiple competing priorities
  • How You'll Be Rewarded:
  • We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:
  • Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and accident coverage
  • Disability
  • Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
  • Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
  • 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
  • Legal and identify theft plan
  • Voluntary income protection benefits
  • Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Where Memories Start with You
  • Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business,

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

Additional Information

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide. The Sr. Director, Development Finance is responsible for the financial strategy, underwriting, and execution support for new development, large-scale capital projects, and M&A activity. This role sits at the intersection of development, corporate finance, and corporate development, serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership in evaluating, structuring, and executing growth initiatives. This leader must be equally comfortable underwriting a ground-up development project, modeling complex partnership structures, evaluating acquisition opportunities, and supporting transaction execution through close. The role requires strong financial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex analysis into clear executive recommendations. How You'll Shine: Lead financial underwriting and valuation of new development projects and major capital investments. Partner with Development, Operations, Sales and Legal to structure deals that optimize returns and manage risk. Lead/support sourcing, evaluation and execution of acquisitions, divestitures and strategic partnerships. Coordinate diligence efforts across internal and external stakeholders. Partner with integration teams to ensure financial assumptions translate into execution. Lead financial modeling, valuation and deal structuring for all developer and M&A deals Partner with Treasury team of financing, capital structures for development. Develop investment committee materials and board presentations. Provide scenario analysis and decision support for long term growth strategy. Lead small team of professionals and continue to challenge and drive engagement. Provide opportunities to develop and build upon their skill sets. Performs other duties/ad-hoc analysis as needed.


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