Sr Director, Corporate Development

12+ years in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or private equity with a consistent track record of leading and evaluating end-to-end transactions. Deep exposure to technology and innovation ecosystems. Strong strategic vision and business acumen. Significant experience in managing people and leading cross-functional teams. Strong negotiation experience and a reputation for closing complex, high-value deals. Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, valuation, and problem-solving skills. Executive presence and communication skills with experience influencing GMs, product leaders, C-suite, and Board-level executives. Familiarity with marketplaces, AI, or HR/labor tech strongly preferred. Excellent judgment, creative and conceptual thinking, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Exceptional strategic thinking and executive communication skills. A bias for action, growth mindset, and ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.

Lead end-to-end M&A and investments execution, including sourcing, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and post-merger integration. Develop financial models, business cases, ROI frameworks, and scenario analyses. Prepare investment/M&A memos and presentations for leadership and the Board of Directors. Drive post-deal integration in partnership with cross-functional leaders. Partner with Corporate Strategy for market, competitive, and ecosystem intelligence. Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the Corporate Development team. Cultivate relationships with bankers, VCs, advisors, and entrepreneurs.