Corporate Development Lead

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Discord Full time

Discord is about giving people the power to create space to find belonging in their lives. We want to make it easier for you to talk regularly with the people you care about. We want you to build genuine relationships with your friends and communities close to home or around the world. Original, reliable, playful, and relatable. These are the values that connect our users and our employees at Discord.

This is a leadership opportunity to scale Discord’s Corporate Development function. We are seeking a leader who can influence corporate strategy, develop M&A recommendations, and execute deals independently. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, this high-impact role partners with senior executives throughout the organization.

What you'll be doing

Collaborate with the executive team and product leadership to formulate M&A strategies

Drive the end-to-end M&A process from thesis to integration

Lead external negotiations, with expertise in handling key terms, deal structures, and tactics

Develop and present insights concerning the competitive landscape, industry trends, business models, and consumer behavior

Oversee deal integration, managing cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Business, Operations, and Finance

Develop a strong external network with founders, venture capitalists, investment banks, and industry partners

You Will Thrive In This Role If

7+ years of Corporate Development / M&A experience

Proficiency in leading and negotiating a range of M&A transactions (e.g. acqui-hires, asset purchases, and mergers)

Domain knowledge of M&A structures, inclusive of legal, tax, and accounting implications

Excellent financial and quantitative abilities

Possesses a willingness to assume leadership roles and confront complex challenges

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $203,000 to $221,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience , and relevant

education or training . Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.

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