Vice President, Corporate Development

Mission Lane is combining the power of data, technology, and exceptional service to pave a clear way forward for millions of people on the path to financial success. By attracting top talent and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we're enabling people to unlock real financial progress. Sound like a mission you can get behind?

We're looking for a Vice President, Corporate Development to shape our M&A and partnership strategy, as well as ensure that Mission Lane is poised to take advantage of potential exit paths including potential acquisitions and / or IPO. This position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.

The impact you'll make

Mission Lane is focused on providing consumers with lower cost access to credit. Continuing to do this for an increasing number of customers and in a more impactful way requires capital, strategic bets, and disciplined execution. This role impacts all three: leading public market readiness efforts, developing the company's narrative and strategic positioning for external stakeholders, building an M&A and partnerships strategy, and advising our card business.

What You'll Own

• M&A and partnership strategy: Lead Mission Lane's M&A and partnership strategy. Continually assess the market to decide which businesses are worth acquiring, partnering with, or building in-house, direct the outside advisors and bankers who support that work, and lead execution end to end when an opportunity moves forward, from diligence through negotiation.
• Exit readiness and coordination: Support Mission Lane's path toward a potential exit, which may include an IPO, an acquisition, or another outcome, by acting as the internal aggregator across partners engaged in that work, keeping efforts coordinated and nothing duplicated.
• Card business advisory: Serve as a senior advisor to parts of the core credit card business, helping identify gaps and opportunities, shape long-term strategy, and support the team directly when needed.