Director of Corporate Development Jobs

Director of Corporate Development jobs are open across private equity, investment banking, healthcare, technology, and industrials, from manager-level to SVP, with specializations in M&A execution, strategic partnerships, and divestitures. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Open roles350+
Top stateNew York
Top employerAmazon
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Corporate Development MBA Intern - Summer 2027
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Corporate Development MBA Intern - Summer 2027
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$38 - $94/hr
10,000+

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Manager, Corporate Development
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Manager, Corporate Development
Warner Music Group
New York, New York
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$130k - $140k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Corporate Development - Finance Summer Analyst - NAELFY27
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Corporate Development - Finance Summer Analyst - NAELFY27
Logic, Inc.
New York, New York
Business Analyst
Business Operations
Finance
$27 - $35/hr
Bachelor's degree in finance
11-50

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Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
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Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Western Alliance Bank
Phoenix, Arizona
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director, Strategy & Corporate Development
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Director, Strategy & Corporate Development
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$152k - $243k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Director of Corporate Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon13
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific10
  • JPMorganChase9
  • Blue Origin6
  • The Semios5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Telecommunications
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Insurance

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of corporate development jobs.

  • 7 or more years of M&A, investment banking, or private equity experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading full-cycle acquisitions from origination through close
  • Financial modeling and valuation proficiency including DCF, LBO, and accretion-dilution analysis
  • MBA from an accredited institution or equivalent advanced degree
  • Experience managing cross-functional integration workstreams post-acquisition
  • Strong communication skills for presenting to executive leadership and board members

Tips for Your Director of Corporate Development Job Search

Quantify deal value on your resume

Hiring managers for corporate development roles scan for transaction size, deal count, and outcome metrics. List the aggregate value of transactions you've led or supported, the number of targets you've screened, and any synergies realized post-close, not just your responsibilities.

Tailor your materials for acquirer type

A strategic acquirer and a PE-backed platform company look for different things. Align your resume language to the buyer type in each listing: emphasize integration experience for strategics and speed-to-close and return metrics for financial sponsors.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of corporate development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies in active acquisition cycles

Companies that have announced a strategic review, secured a new credit facility, or recently hired a CFO from an investment bank are often quietly building out their corporate development teams. Filter your search by recent corporate news alongside job listings.

Prepare a deal sheet before first-round interviews

Many corporate development interviews open with a request for a one-page deal summary on a transaction you led. Have one ready before you apply, covering mandate, process, valuation rationale, and outcome, so you're not scrambling after a callback.

Negotiate comp with LTI context in mind

Corporate development directors often receive long-term incentive grants tied to deal volume or integration milestones, not just standard equity schedules. Ask specifically about LTI structure and vesting triggers so you're comparing total packages accurately across competing offers.

Director of Corporate Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of corporate developments?

Amazon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and JPMorganChase are hiring the most director of corporate developments right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster at companies in active M&A cycles or those backed by growth-focused investors.

How many director of corporate development jobs are remote?

About 73% of director of corporate development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in strategy and business development functions than in hands-on deal execution or integration roles that require on-site collaboration with acquired teams.

How do you become a director of corporate development?

Most directors of corporate development move into the role after several years in investment banking, private equity, or a corporate development associate or manager position. The path typically involves building a foundation in financial modeling and transaction execution, then taking on increasing ownership of deal processes, target screening, and cross-functional workstreams until you're managing full acquisitions independently.

Can you get a director of corporate development job without prior M&A experience?

It's rare but possible if you can demonstrate adjacent deal exposure. Candidates from management consulting, corporate finance, or business development with direct involvement in partnerships, joint ventures, or due diligence have made the transition by emphasizing financial analysis skills and cross-functional project leadership, particularly at smaller companies or those building out a corporate development function for the first time.

What does the director of corporate development interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to five rounds and includes an initial recruiter or HR screen, a first-round conversation with the VP or Head of Corporate Development covering your deal background, a technical round focused on a live or take-home modeling exercise, and final rounds with senior leadership or the CFO. Some companies also ask for a deal sheet or strategic case presentation before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to director of corporate development jobs?

You can find and apply to director of corporate development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing without having to track openings across multiple sources.

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