Director Mergers & Acquisitions - US Based Remote

Job Title: Director, Mergers & Acquisitions Location: Remote Reports To: SVP Growth, M&A Company Overview: Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is a global leader in residential real estate services, encompassing renowned brands like Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Corcoran. We empower agents, brokers, and franchise owners with industry-leading technology, marketing, and operational platforms that help drive growth, innovation, and homeownership. We're seeking a dynamic Director of M&A to join our M&A office and help shape the future of real estate through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Position Summary: The Director of Mergers & Acquisitions will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions and investments across Anywhere’s ecosystem—including franchise operations, brokerage businesses, and adjacent proptech opportunities. As a generalist, this leader will bring a strong combination of strategic insight, financial rigor, and cross-functional collaboration to support growth across all segments of the business. Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Sourcing & Evaluation • Identify acquisition and investment opportunities aligned with Anywhere’s strategic goals. • Build relationships with external partners including brokers, bankers, founders, and advisors. • Analyze industry trends, competitive landscapes, and whitespace opportunities. • Deal Execution & Analysis • Lead due diligence efforts, partnering with finance, legal, product, HR, and operations. • Develop complex financial models and valuation scenarios (DCF, precedent transactions, public comps). • Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to executive leadership and board committees. • Support term sheet negotiation and transaction structuring. • Integration & Operational Alignment • Collaborate with business unit leaders and functional teams to ensure smooth integration and realization of deal synergies. • Monitor post-acquisition performance and support continuous optimization. • Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration • Work across Anywhere’s enterprise—from national brands to tech platforms—to evaluate strategic fit and execution readiness. • Provide thought leadership on buy/build/partner decisions and long-term value creation. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred. • 8–10+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or private equity, ideally with exposure to real estate or franchise businesses. • Demonstrated experience leading multiple end-to-end transactions, including diligence, modeling, negotiation, and integration. • Strong understanding of real estate, technology-enabled services, or consumer-facing platforms is a plus. • Excellent financial modeling, communication, and executive presentation skills. • Ability to operate in a complex, matrixed organization and manage multiple stakeholders. What You’ll Gain: • High-impact role with visibility across the executive team. • Opportunity to shape the future of residential real estate at a pivotal time in the industry. • Collaborative, purpose-driven culture focused on innovation and transformation. Apply tot his job