Director Corporate Development
Core
Lead end-to-end M&A transactions, shaping investment thesis and driving strategic acquisitions to accelerate GoDaddy's growth.
Role type
Director, Corporate Development (Strategy & Deal Execution)
Builds
Strategic acquisitions, investments, and inorganic growth initiatives
Domain
Internet Services / Corporate Strategy / Mergers & Acquisitions
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> strategic acquisitions and investments
Required skills
Investment banking experience, M&A transaction leadership, financial modeling, valuation, strategic judgment (build-vs-buy), cross-functional leadership, market research, post-merger integration planning
Preferred skills
Experience at bulge-bracket/middle-market investment banks, internal CD leadership at high-growth tech companies, proficiency in AI tools for sourcing/diligence
Technologies
AI tools (for sourcing, diligence, modeling)
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end M&A process (sourcing, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, closing), shape investment thesis, present recommendations to senior executives, drive cross-functional diligence, own financial modeling and valuation, build deal pipeline with industry players, guide post-merger integration, develop team playbooks
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic influence