Director, Corporate Development & Ventures

What you will do

Lead Transactions That Matter

• Own M&A and investment processes end-to-end, from initial engagement through close
• Build and pressure-test valuation, structure, and strategic rationale independently
• Run tight, focused diligence processes across technical, product, commercial, and financial dimensions
• Drive decisions forward—without creating unnecessary process or delay

Set the Standard for Execution

• Bring structure and clarity to complex, ambiguous situations
• Identify what matters quickly and focus the team accordingly
• Ensure transactions are well-understood, well-structured, and executed at a high level
• Raise the quality bar for how decisions are made across the function

Convert Market Insight into Action

• Work closely with the Ventures team to identify actionable opportunities from a strong, continuously refreshed pipeline
• Maintain a precise understanding of the competitive and technological landscape
• Act decisively when conviction is high

Operate Effectively with Senior Stakeholders

• Partner directly with Product and Engineering leadership on strategic fit and integration
• Work with Finance and Legal to structure and close transactions efficiently
• Communicate clearly and concisely with executive leadership

Build Leverage for the Function

• Mentor junior team members through direct, hands-on involvement in deals
• Improve speed and consistency of execution across the team
• Contribute to building a function that can scale without losing quality

We're looking for someone who

• Has 8–12+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital
• Has led multiple M&A transactions end-to-end and can do so with limited oversight
• Is comfortable being the most experienced and accountable deal operator in the room
• Demonstrates consistently strong judgment, particularly under time pressure and incomplete information
• Holds a high bar for analytical rigor, but knows when to make decisions without perfect data
• Can engage credibly with technical leaders while maintaining a clear business perspective
• Is direct, low-ego, and accountable—focused on outcomes, not process
• Is motivated by building and operating at a high-performing standard, not maintaining one