Corporate Development Manager Jobs
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon.com is seeking an experienced Corporate Development Leader who will be responsible for generating, managing and executing mergers and acquisitions, minority investments, and strategic partnership activities in the cloud computing sector. This leader will be a key business partner to AWS's senior leadership and will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon. The selected candidate will be part of a small, collaborative team that values authentic, strong-willed individuals who think creatively and proactively look for growth opportunities.
We're seeking an innovative, creative, analytical and strategic thinker. The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Superb negotiation skills are an absolute requirement.
This position can be located in either San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
Key Strategic Objectives
The selected candidate will act as a primary contact in supporting Amazon's business units and senior leadership by conducting industry research, valuation analyses, due diligence, creation of strategic presentations/recommendations, acquisition term sheet and contract negotiations, and both internal and external relationship building.
Focus and Deliverables for first 12 Months
- Identify appropriate opportunities that support Amazon's strategic priorities through interaction with senior business leaders, investment bankers, venture capitalists, and organic pipeline generation
- Partner with AWS business and product units to evaluate expansion opportunities
- Evaluate the benefits of potential acquisitions and manage the process of building both internal and external consensus
- Drive internal thinking on expansion opportunities
- Act as a subject matter expert on valuation and deal structuring
- Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts
- Evaluate synergy opportunities and risks in potential transactions
- Negotiate key legal documents and bring transactions over the finish line
- Work with all cross-functional groups within Amazon to execute on the relationships from term sheet signature to proper integration
- Establish the ongoing processes, skill sets, and strategy that will enable AWS to continue to build out our corporate development competency, in the face of extremely fast growth, and a rapidly changing industry.
In addition, this Corporate Development Leader will be an independent thinker who can make convincing, data-based arguments. The selected candidate will be able to work across all business units, demonstrating a strong bias for action. Professional traits necessary for this position include:
- Exhibits excellent judgment
- Hires great people. Develops great people.
- Has high standards
- Thinks strategically but stays on top of tactical execution
- Expects and requires innovation of her/his team
- Thinks big and has convictions
- Results oriented
- Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
- Experience creating and analyzing M&A processes for a wide variety of transactions, including public-public, public-private, and cross-border transactions
- History of successfully completing high level, end-to-end negotiations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- Very strong analytical and communication skills
- Able to demonstrate creative and strategic thinking
- Ability to build and maintain a network of senior level relationships to facilitate deal flow
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 179,000.00 - 242,100.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon.com is seeking an experienced Corporate Development Leader who will be responsible for generating, managing and executing mergers and acquisitions, minority investments, and strategic partnership activities in the cloud computing sector. This leader will be a key business partner to AWS's senior leadership and will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon. The selected candidate will be part of a small, collaborative team that values authentic, strong-willed individuals who think creatively and proactively look for growth opportunities.
We're seeking an innovative, creative, analytical and strategic thinker. The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Superb negotiation skills are an absolute requirement.
This position can be located in either San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
Key Strategic Objectives
The selected candidate will act as a primary contact in supporting Amazon's business units and senior leadership by conducting industry research, valuation analyses, due diligence, creation of strategic presentations/recommendations, acquisition term sheet and contract negotiations, and both internal and external relationship building.
Focus and Deliverables for first 12 Months
- Identify appropriate opportunities that support Amazon's strategic priorities through interaction with senior business leaders, investment bankers, venture capitalists, and organic pipeline generation
- Partner with AWS business and product units to evaluate expansion opportunities
- Evaluate the benefits of potential acquisitions and manage the process of building both internal and external consensus
- Drive internal thinking on expansion opportunities
- Act as a subject matter expert on valuation and deal structuring
- Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts
- Evaluate synergy opportunities and risks in potential transactions
- Negotiate key legal documents and bring transactions over the finish line
- Work with all cross-functional groups within Amazon to execute on the relationships from term sheet signature to proper integration
- Establish the ongoing processes, skill sets, and strategy that will enable AWS to continue to build out our corporate development competency, in the face of extremely fast growth, and a rapidly changing industry.
In addition, this Corporate Development Leader will be an independent thinker who can make convincing, data-based arguments. The selected candidate will be able to work across all business units, demonstrating a strong bias for action. Professional traits necessary for this position include:
- Exhibits excellent judgment
- Hires great people. Develops great people.
- Has high standards
- Thinks strategically but stays on top of tactical execution
- Expects and requires innovation of her/his team
- Thinks big and has convictions
- Results oriented
- Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience
- Experience creating and analyzing M&A processes for a wide variety of transactions, including public-public, public-private, and cross-border transactions
- History of successfully completing high level, end-to-end negotiations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- Very strong analytical and communication skills
- Able to demonstrate creative and strategic thinking
- Ability to build and maintain a network of senior level relationships to facilitate deal flow
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 179,000.00 - 242,100.00 USD annually
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon302
- CVS Health152
- Google134
- Walmart109
- Thermo Fisher Scientific95
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software1,721
- Consulting & Professional Services600
- Healthcare & Medical Services485
- Retail423
- Manufacturing318
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate development manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
- Demonstrated experience managing or executing M&A transactions end to end
- Financial modeling proficiency including DCF, LBO, and accretion-dilution analysis
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
- Experience coordinating cross-functional diligence with legal, finance, and operations teams
- MBA or CFA designation preferred for senior or director-level roles
Tips for Your Corporate Development Manager Job Search
Quantify your deal experience precisely
List every transaction you've touched by deal type, size tier, and your specific role, buyside, sellside, integration lead, or diligence analyst. Hiring managers in corporate development discount vague deal exposure and reward candidates who can describe their exact contribution to each transaction.
Tailor your resume to the acquirer profile
A strategic acquirer hiring for bolt-on targets needs different skills than a conglomerate running divestitures. Read each company's recent press releases and investor presentations before applying so your resume mirrors their actual deal activity and strategic priorities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists corporate development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a personal deal thesis for interviews
Most corporate development interviews include a live case where you pitch an acquisition target. Walk in with one researched target that fits the company's stated strategy, supported by a rough valuation logic and a clear strategic rationale. Generic pitches fail this round.
Negotiate scope, not just title, when accepting
Corporate development roles vary widely in whether you own the full deal cycle or hand off at LOI. Before accepting, clarify your authority over sourcing, diligence, and integration handoff, since these boundaries affect your resume story for the next role.
Target companies by deal cadence, not just industry
Filter your job search by companies that close two or more transactions per year, not just those in attractive sectors. Frequent acquirers give you deal reps faster, which compounds your experience and marketability within three years.
Corporate Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most corporate development managers?
The companies hiring the most corporate development managers right now include Amazon, CVS Health, and Google, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is highest at companies with active acquisition pipelines in technology, healthcare, and financial services.
How many corporate development manager jobs are remote?
About 30% of corporate development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies by company size and deal volume. Roles focused on financial modeling, market analysis, and pipeline research tend to offer more location flexibility than positions that require frequent in-person diligence, board presentations, or integration leadership.
How do you become a corporate development manager?
Most corporate development managers start in investment banking, management consulting, or private equity, where they build financial modeling and transaction execution skills. From there, the typical path is joining a corporate development team as an analyst or associate, taking ownership of progressively larger deals, and moving into a manager role once you've led diligence or integration on multiple transactions independently.
Can you break into corporate development without direct M&A experience?
You can enter corporate development from adjacent roles if you can demonstrate deal-adjacent skills like financial modeling, competitive analysis, or partnership structuring. Candidates from FP&A, strategy consulting, or venture capital have made the transition by highlighting specific projects involving valuation work, build-versus-buy analysis, or market entry assessments that mirror what corporate development teams do day to day.
What does the corporate development manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR or a recruiter is followed by a technical interview covering financial modeling and deal structuring, then a case study or take-home where you pitch an acquisition target or evaluate a hypothetical transaction. Final rounds usually involve presentations to senior leadership and conversations about cultural fit, strategic judgment, and how you've managed cross-functional stakeholders during past deals.
Where can I find and apply to corporate development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to corporate development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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