Corporate Development, Deal Lead
Leads end-to-end M&A and strategic transactions, from sourcing and diligence through negotiation, closing, and integration. The role requires 12+ years of transaction experience, strong financial and market analysis, commercial judgment, and the ability to influence senior cross-functional stakeholders in an AI-focused environment.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end execution of corporate development transactions, including acquisitions and strategic investments.
- Source, evaluate, diligence, value, structure, negotiate, and close transactions.
- Track and interpret trends across AI, technology, and adjacent industries, translating market intelligence into insights for leadership.
- Build relationships across venture, startup, and incubator ecosystems to identify opportunities.
- Partner with internal leaders to understand priorities and identify inorganic opportunities.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, GTM, executive leadership, and Integration teams.
- Build financial models, commercial cases, and decision-making frameworks.
- Prepare and present deal materials to senior leaders.
- Develop AI-enabled processes, systems, and operating practices for Corporate Development.
- Develop deal goals, metrics, and integration plans to measure outcomes.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience leading M&A or strategic transactions from start to finish in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, venture investing, and/or product.
- Experience analyzing emerging technologies and markets.
- Experience working directly with founders, investors, and operators.
- Strong analytical skills, commercial judgment, and strategic insight.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, build processes in a fast-moving environment, and operate with high ownership.
- Clear and persuasive communication skills for influencing internal and external stakeholders.
- Passion for AI and its impact.
Compensation and Benefits
- Hybrid work model with three days per week in the office.
- Relocation assistance is available to new employees.
Skills
M&A, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Investing, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Due Diligence, Deal Structuring, Negotiation, AI, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Integration Planning, Executive Communication
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