Sr. Corporate Development Associate

## Responsibilities - Help develop M&A and investment strategy: - Identify and qualify high-impact M&A and Databricks Ventures opportunities by partnering with Executive leadership, Product, Engineering, and Partnerships teams. - Conduct strategic evaluations of M&A and investment opportunities; communicate findings in business case memos and executive presentations. - Build and maintain a comprehensive view of competitive and market trends to inform strategic decision-making and keep stakeholders updated on the evolving ecosystem. - Support transactions end-to-end: - Lead cross-functional due diligence processes, working closely with Databricks’ cross-functional deal team during the entire transaction lifecycle. - Be the primary author of executive and Board materials. - Collaborate with our M&A Integration team to drive post-close integration planning (e.g., operational alignment, cross-functional coordination). - Build our Corporate Development function: - Build relationships with investors, investment bankers, founders, and other stakeholders in our ecosystem; run thesis-led outreach to originate opportunities and gather market intel. - Design and implement processes, templates, and tooling to enhance team efficiency and execution. - Help scale our cross-functional M&A processes for larger and more complex acquisitions. ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree required; Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM fields is a plus. - 2+ years of work experience in product management, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development, or venture capital; exposure to enterprise software or the data infrastructure sector is a plus. - Strong communication and writing abilities paired with rigorous qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. - Strong judgment, ownership, and cross-functional leadership. - Design to drive deal processes autonomously as the deal lead. ## Nice to Have - Experience in enterprise software or the data infrastructure sector. ## Benefits - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Opportunities for growth and professional development. - Collaborative and innovative work environment.