Mid Level Corporate Development Manager Jobs
Mid level corporate development manager jobs go to professionals ready to own deal processes end to end, guide analysts, and drive strategic recommendations with limited oversight. Across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment, employers like Fandom, MrBeast, and MIRATECH are competing for corporate development managers at this level now.
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At Fandom, the Corporate Development Director will be part of a visible and active function that drives the corporate development lifecycle, in partnership with our executive leadership, important operational team members and our private equity investor, TPG. You will report to the CFO/COO and work with senior leaders to manage all stages of the evaluation, diligence, and workflow processes that lead to acquisition, partnership and/or divestiture.
The Corporate Development function spearheads and works towards our M&A strategy by managing inbound deal flows and outbound deal sourcing. You will be responsible for ideating, researching, negotiating, structuring, executing impactful acquisitions. You will be informing and supporting our overall strategy by identifying industry trends and maintaining strong relationships with startups, entrepreneurs, VCs, PE funds, bankers and strategics. By joining Fandom, you can help accelerate our efforts to grow, diversify and reinvent our at-scale platform that is situated at the intersection of communities for gaming and entertainment fans.
You Will...
- Work with the CFO/COO on deal sourcing, qualification, initial rationale/pitch, financial modeling, due diligence and deal closing activities
- Assist and provide support during M&A integration periods
- Analyze industry trends to identify potential acquisition targets
- Develop industry landscapes and competitive analyses for board/executive level review
- Direct diligence efforts between internal and external parties
- Analyze diligence data and create board/executive level presentations
- Manage data room and distribution of materials to appropriate parties, act as primary contact for diligence requests
- Independently build financial models and forecasts for potential acquisition targets to inform valuation and budgetary needs
- Be comfortable working with limited information to create low/base/high scenario analyses
- Experiment with different types of business models and translate them into a detailed operating model
You Have...
- 2+ years of investment banking, 3+ years of corporate development and/or private equity experience
- Expertise in building financial and valuation models
- Experience working on M&A transactions of different sizes, from acqui-hires and asset-only purchases to full company purchase and integration
- Must-Have skills: Excel (can build and maintain complex spreadsheets) and Google Sheets, PowerPoint and Google Slides, comfortable working with AI (Claude) to build automated workflows, memos and financial models
- Sound judgment, sharp analytical skills, excellent written communication skills, strong verbal and presentation capabilities
Bonus Points...
- Experience working in or with gaming, entertainment, digital media or internet services industries
- Experience navigating organizations with a matrix company structure
- Have strong affinity towards gaming and/or entertainment
Benefits & Perks
- Salary Range = $180k - $300k - (Actual salary available will vary based on location and market factors.)
- Vibrant team culture
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
- Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
- Flexible working hours and time off
- Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match
- Paid Parental Leave
- International work environment with start-up culture
About Fandom
Fandom is the world's largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom's Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit: www.fandom.com.
Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.
About this Role
At Fandom, the Corporate Development Director will be part of a visible and active function that drives the corporate development lifecycle, in partnership with our executive leadership, important operational team members and our private equity investor, TPG. You will report to the CFO/COO and work with senior leaders to manage all stages of the evaluation, diligence, and workflow processes that lead to acquisition, partnership and/or divestiture.
The Corporate Development function spearheads and works towards our M&A strategy by managing inbound deal flows and outbound deal sourcing. You will be responsible for ideating, researching, negotiating, structuring, executing impactful acquisitions. You will be informing and supporting our overall strategy by identifying industry trends and maintaining strong relationships with startups, entrepreneurs, VCs, PE funds, bankers and strategics. By joining Fandom, you can help accelerate our efforts to grow, diversify and reinvent our at-scale platform that is situated at the intersection of communities for gaming and entertainment fans.
You Will...
- Work with the CFO/COO on deal sourcing, qualification, initial rationale/pitch, financial modeling, due diligence and deal closing activities
- Assist and provide support during M&A integration periods
- Analyze industry trends to identify potential acquisition targets
- Develop industry landscapes and competitive analyses for board/executive level review
- Direct diligence efforts between internal and external parties
- Analyze diligence data and create board/executive level presentations
- Manage data room and distribution of materials to appropriate parties, act as primary contact for diligence requests
- Independently build financial models and forecasts for potential acquisition targets to inform valuation and budgetary needs
- Be comfortable working with limited information to create low/base/high scenario analyses
- Experiment with different types of business models and translate them into a detailed operating model
You Have...
- 2+ years of investment banking, 3+ years of corporate development and/or private equity experience
- Expertise in building financial and valuation models
- Experience working on M&A transactions of different sizes, from acqui-hires and asset-only purchases to full company purchase and integration
- Must-Have skills: Excel (can build and maintain complex spreadsheets) and Google Sheets, PowerPoint and Google Slides, comfortable working with AI (Claude) to build automated workflows, memos and financial models
- Sound judgment, sharp analytical skills, excellent written communication skills, strong verbal and presentation capabilities
Bonus Points...
- Experience working in or with gaming, entertainment, digital media or internet services industries
- Experience navigating organizations with a matrix company structure
- Have strong affinity towards gaming and/or entertainment
Benefits & Perks
- Salary Range = $180k - $300k - (Actual salary available will vary based on location and market factors.)
- Vibrant team culture
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
- Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
- Flexible working hours and time off
- Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match
- Paid Parental Leave
- International work environment with start-up culture
About Fandom
Fandom is the world's largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom's Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit: www.fandom.com.
Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.
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Mid Level Corporate Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level corporate development manager job?
Position your experience around deals you have owned, not just supported. Highlight your role in financial modeling, due diligence, or integration work where you drove outcomes rather than assisted. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility and the complexity of transactions you have touched. A cover letter that connects your background to the company's active M&A strategy or growth stage makes a meaningful difference at this level.
Which companies hire mid level corporate development managers?
Companies hiring mid level corporate development managers right now include Fandom, MrBeast, and MIRATECH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers publicly traded corporations with active deal pipelines, high-growth private companies building out their strategy functions, and financial services firms that treat corporate development as a core competency.
Are there remote mid level corporate development manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and deal activity. About 0% of mid level corporate development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many companies have adapted this function to distributed teams. Roles involving active deal execution or executive collaboration tend to lean hybrid, while strategy and pipeline development work often accommodates more flexibility.
How do I move up to a mid level corporate development manager role?
The path runs through building ownership rather than just participation. Early in your career, focus on mastering financial modeling, competitive analysis, and due diligence so you can eventually lead those workstreams independently. Taking on cross-functional projects, developing relationships with investment banking or legal counterparts, and demonstrating measurable impact on deals or strategic initiatives signals readiness for the mid level scope employers expect.
Which industries hire the most mid level corporate development managers?
Mid Level corporate development manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active acquisition pipelines, pursue strategic partnerships at scale, or are in growth phases where dedicated corporate development talent creates a direct competitive advantage.