Sr. Corporate Development Lead
Job Summary
This role involves managing the full lifecycle of M&A deals, from sourcing to integration, working closely with the executive team and cross-functional partners. The candidate will evaluate strategic opportunities through financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence, while also preparing integration plans and influencing company strategy. Strong communication, relationship management, and experience in high-growth tech environments are essential. The position emphasizes strategic analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and seamless deal execution.
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About Pinterest:
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.
The Corporate Development and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team at Pinterest is responsible for all of Pinterest’s M&A, among other projects. This small team manages the entire lifecycle of an M&A deal from sourcing through integration. The team works closely with Pinterest’s executive team on key priorities for the company.
You will be reporting directly to the VP, Head of Corporate Development and will be working closely with Engineering, Product and Design leads, and the executive team.
What you’ll do:
- 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
What we’re looking for:
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a related field or equivalent experience
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1times/month, and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
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