JV & Partnership Principal

We are Everstar — the first recruiting agency dedicated to helping MilTech companies find exceptional talent and jointly bring victory closer.

We are currently seeking a JV & Partnership Principal for our client — one of the largest developers and manufacturers of UAVs for Ukraine’s defense needs.

The team is focused on continuously enhancing UAV performance, applying cutting-edge approaches and technologies. With in-house production facilities, they can swiftly implement changes and innovations.

As a JV & Partnership Principal, you will lead the development and execution of the company’s joint venture, M&A, and strategic partnership initiatives. This role will take full ownership of transactions from origination to execution, including negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, or corporate development.
• Strong track record of executing M&A transactions and managing deal processes end-to-end.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring.
• Experience preparing and negotiating transaction documentation (IM, Term Sheets, MoUs, definitive agreements).
• Strong leadership skills with prior experience managing junior team members.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnership Development
  - Drive the formulation of M&A, partnership, and market entry strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.
  - Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential JV and investment opportunities.

• Transaction Leadership
  - Take end-to-end ownership of M&A and partnership processes, from opportunity screening to execution.
  - Lead the preparation of key transaction documents, including Information Memoranda, Term Sheets, MoUs, and definitive agreements.
  - Develop and execute negotiation strategies for JV and M&A discussions with external stakeholders.
  - Oversee financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence processes to support decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management
  - Manage and influence senior stakeholders across the organization to align on strategic objectives and transaction outcomes.
  - Coordinate with external advisors, legal teams, and business partners to ensure smooth execution.
• Leadership & Team Management
  - Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Associates/Analysts to deliver high-quality transaction execution and analysis.
  - Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the team.
• Investment & Growth Support
  - Provide strategic and financial insights to support organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
  - Contribute to market entry and JV structuring strategies that drive long-term value creation.

What We Offer:

• Official employment.
• 24 calendar days of annual paid leave, plus 1 additional day off on your birthday.
• Health insurance upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• The opportunity to innovate, experiment, and tackle complex challenges.
• Professional growth and continuous skill development.
• A team of like-minded innovators.
• Military deferment support (for employees with up-to-date conscription documents).
• A comfortable office located on the right bank of Kyiv.