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Job Title: Director Business Development - Chicago, IL
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Chicago, IL United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/02/2026
Expire Date: 04/01/2026
Job Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Consulting Services, Finance/Economics, Legal, Sales, Purchasing, Executive Management, Logistics, Entrepreneurship
Job Description
Director Business Development - Chicago, IL
Director, Business Development - Chicago, IL
This is a salaried exempt position.

Position Summary:
The Director, Business Development will work closely with key leaders across AS&O business unit globally in to drive actions that shape ADM’s future portfolio of businesses. This position has focus on business development and business case development, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, commercial partnerships and JV alliances relating to AS&O business unit globally. It is both demanding and rewarding with high visibility and exposure.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Partner with the Business Unit leaders in and other regional BD teams to develop and review the business cases for capital expenditures for growth and efficiency initiatives across ADM
  • Responsible for building of complex financial models for merger, acquisition, divestiture and joint-venture activities, and own the process for key valuation metrics like business forecast, and synergies
  • Partner with the Global PMO team to support all due diligence activities across all primary functional areas such as Finance, IT, HR, Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, etc.
  • Direct development of scoping documents and other presentation materials to communicate the financial business case and strategic rationale to executive management including the CEO, CFO, BU President and the Capital Committee
  • As required, liaise with third party service providers such as consultants, accounting firms, investment banks, law firms
  • Support the end to end M&A life cycle (sourcing, analysis and execution) of M&A/JV/Divestment projects relevant to the ADM Business Unit
  • Perform both internal and external strategic analyses to become better informed about current business conditions and conduct landscaping studies relevant for the ADM Business Unit. Working with commercial teams, build, track and maintain a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities relevant for the businesses
  • Support senior team in key negotiation sessions and help in setting the negotiation agenda and preparation for negotiations
  • Support the senior business team in the development and/or review of the ADM business strategy and strategic plan across the ADM Bus globally
Job Requirements:
  • Graduation in Finance with at least 12 - 15 years’ post qualification experience in either business development in a corporate role or professional services firm, finance planning and analysis
  • Experience with acquisition and joint venture valuation, contract negotiations, and due diligence
  • Confident, effective communicator with strong executive presence and influence
  • Superior analytical abilities including advanced knowledge of corporate financial and valuation theory. Superlative attention to detail required
  • Ability to identify and address cross-functional issues that may be relevant to completing or implementing acquisitions and alliances
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen and experienced in making decisions in intense and complex conditions
  • Experience in the ag, food and feed industry a distinct advantage
  • Superior skills in Excel financial modeling and Power Point presentation
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Demonstrated capacity to perform in a fast-paced, global work environment
  • Must be a team player and committed to collaborative working
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3356896&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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