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Sr. Corporate Development Lead

Sr. Corporate Development Lead

CompanyPinterest
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$151634 – $312188
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 9+ years of experience in some combination of the following functions: Investment Banking, Private Equity and/or Corporate Development
  • Experience running M&A deals from the buyside
  • Expert with financial modeling and valuation
  • Comfortable with M&A legal documentation
  • Experience integrating acquisitions
  • Direct experience owning and managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders in driving the M&A process
  • Ability to run a process and operate independently
  • Excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior managers and external business partners
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key business partner to the executive team, work cross-functionally with leaders, and act as a trusted advisor for all things M&A
  • Help drive the entire M&A process including market landscapes, target valuation, due diligence, deal negotiations, and integration
  • Identify product gaps, evaluate build/partner/buy, and collaborate on target selection by creating holistic, meticulous analyses to influence decision-making
  • Apply financial and valuation acumen to assess M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives
  • Manage a rigorous due diligence process that encompasses all relevant cross functional partners
  • Formulate integration plans and work with cross functional teams to execute successfully
  • Build relationships with founders across the relevant ecosystems
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to business unit leaders and senior corporate executives
  • Be responsible for helping shape Pinterest’s strategy by identifying industry trends, developing a network of industry contacts including venture capital/private equity investors, and investment banking/advisory executives
  • Communicate the principles and strategy for Corporate Development

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in high-growth technology companies, with specialty in consumer internet and advertising business models a plus
  • Excellent judgement, deep personal ethics, integrity, and connection to Pinterest’s company values