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Corporate Development Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, business, or a related field. Employers in investment banking, private equity, and large corporations regularly file H-1B petitions for this role. The annual cap applies, so timing your job search around the October 1 fiscal year start matters.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Development Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the role. A Corporate Development Manager using a finance or strategy degree is a clean fit. An MBA with an unrelated undergraduate major may trigger an RFE, so document how your full educational path supports the position.
Target employers with dedicated M&A pipelines
Companies running ongoing deal flow need Corporate Development Managers year-round, not seasonally. Focus on publicly traded companies, private equity-backed firms, and Fortune 500 corporates, these employers have established immigration counsel and budget for H-1B filing costs.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Corporate Development Manager roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out employers who list sponsorship as possible but have never actually filed, saving you weeks of dead-end conversations.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for Corporate Development Managers before you receive an offer so you can negotiate from an informed baseline.
Clarify who covers filing fees before accepting
USCIS prohibits H-1B workers from paying certain employer filing fees. Confirm in writing that your employer covers the I-129 petition fee and any asylum program fee before signing your offer letter. This avoids compliance issues after the fact.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employment ends before a Corporate Development Manager role starts, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period. File your new employer's H-1B transfer petition before that window closes to maintain continuous authorized status.
H-1B Visa Corporate Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, accounting, business administration, or economics. Corporate Development Manager roles typically meet this standard because the work involves complex financial modeling, deal structuring, and strategic analysis. If your employer's job description allows a general business degree without specifying a field, that can create an RFE risk, so the job description should be specific about required education.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Development roles?
Large publicly traded companies, private equity-backed portfolio companies, investment banks, and diversified conglomerates file the most H-1B petitions for Corporate Development Managers. These employers run active M&A pipelines, have dedicated legal teams handling immigration filings, and budget for the associated fees. Smaller companies may be willing but lack the infrastructure, making the process slower and riskier. You can identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role using Migrate Mate.
Can my H-1B be transferred if I move from one Corporate Development role to another?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. For Corporate Development roles, the SOC code on both petitions should align closely to avoid additional scrutiny. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition, and you don't need to leave the country or restart the cap process if you're already in H-1B status.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect hiring timelines for Corporate Development Managers?
If you're not currently in H-1B status and your target employer isn't cap-exempt, your petition enters the annual lottery each March for an October 1 start date. This means a job offer signed in January may not result in work authorization until October at the earliest. Some employers bridge this gap using OPT or other status if you're eligible. Planning your job search to align with the registration window reduces the chance of a six-month gap between offer and start.
What should I check on a job posting to assess whether an employer will genuinely sponsor an H-1B?
Look for language that says "will sponsor" rather than "open to sponsoring" or "may consider." Then verify that the employer has a history of filing LCAs for Corporate Development or similar finance roles using DOL public disclosure data. Employers who say they'll sponsor but have no prior filing history often back out when they see the costs or timeline. Filtering by verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate removes this uncertainty before you invest time in the application process.