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Corporate Development Manager jobs are actively filled by F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in finance, strategy, or business. Most roles require strong financial modeling skills and comfort with M&A processes. Your OPT work authorization is valid for up to 12 months, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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Our Opportunity: Corporate Development and Mergers & Acquisitions (CDMA) at Chewy is responsible for helping shape Chewy's growth strategy by identifying industry trends, maintaining relationships with relevant external partners, and sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, structuring, and executing strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and investments across Chewy's businesses. As the pet industry continues to evolve, the CDMA organization maintains a continuous view of the competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and adjacent markets to identify opportunities aligned with Chewy's priorities. The team helps shape decisions around inorganic growth, including acquisitions, investments, and build-versus-buy opportunities, to accelerate innovation and long-term growth. We partner closely with leaders across Product, Technology, Category Management, Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to evaluate and execute strategic transactions. Chewy is seeking a Corporate Development Manager (M&A) who will report into the Associate Director of CDMA. The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical ability, business and financial acumen, and sound judgment to protect and grow Chewy’s reputation as a brand and company. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex strategic problems, and is comfortable interacting with senior executives, founders, and external advisors.
What You’ll Do
- Support Chewy’s growth strategy through identification, assessment and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, investments, partnerships, joint ventures, and divestitures
- Collaborate with Business Unit Leaders to identify and evaluate corporate development opportunities in a structured and proactive fashion
- Develop recommendations through market research, competitive analysis, and evaluation of emerging technologies, business models, and adjacent markets
- Lead assigned workstreams across the transaction lifecycle, including sourcing, market research, financial modeling, valuation, strategic analysis, due diligence, deal execution, closing, and integration planning
- Help improve internal corporate development processes, market intelligence, and acquisition playbooks, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI and other emerging technologies to improve team effectiveness
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's degree required; Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative disciplines preferred
- 3-5 years of transaction experience in Investment Banking (M&A or industry coverage), Corporate Development and/or Private Equity. Experience at a top-tier investment bank or acquisitive public company is preferred
- Experience working in a demanding and fast-paced environment with highly motivated and driven professionals
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in financial modeling, valuation, strategic analysis, and rigorous quantitative analyses, with a strong understanding of accounting and operating metrics
- Ability to handle projects with multiple workstreams and manage complex cross-enterprise projects with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, action-oriented, and team player approach
- Strong intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning about new industries, technologies, and business models
- Travel may be required
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
Job Description
Our Opportunity: Corporate Development and Mergers & Acquisitions (CDMA) at Chewy is responsible for helping shape Chewy's growth strategy by identifying industry trends, maintaining relationships with relevant external partners, and sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, structuring, and executing strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and investments across Chewy's businesses. As the pet industry continues to evolve, the CDMA organization maintains a continuous view of the competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and adjacent markets to identify opportunities aligned with Chewy's priorities. The team helps shape decisions around inorganic growth, including acquisitions, investments, and build-versus-buy opportunities, to accelerate innovation and long-term growth. We partner closely with leaders across Product, Technology, Category Management, Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to evaluate and execute strategic transactions. Chewy is seeking a Corporate Development Manager (M&A) who will report into the Associate Director of CDMA. The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical ability, business and financial acumen, and sound judgment to protect and grow Chewy’s reputation as a brand and company. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex strategic problems, and is comfortable interacting with senior executives, founders, and external advisors.
What You’ll Do
- Support Chewy’s growth strategy through identification, assessment and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, investments, partnerships, joint ventures, and divestitures
- Collaborate with Business Unit Leaders to identify and evaluate corporate development opportunities in a structured and proactive fashion
- Develop recommendations through market research, competitive analysis, and evaluation of emerging technologies, business models, and adjacent markets
- Lead assigned workstreams across the transaction lifecycle, including sourcing, market research, financial modeling, valuation, strategic analysis, due diligence, deal execution, closing, and integration planning
- Help improve internal corporate development processes, market intelligence, and acquisition playbooks, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI and other emerging technologies to improve team effectiveness
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's degree required; Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative disciplines preferred
- 3-5 years of transaction experience in Investment Banking (M&A or industry coverage), Corporate Development and/or Private Equity. Experience at a top-tier investment bank or acquisitive public company is preferred
- Experience working in a demanding and fast-paced environment with highly motivated and driven professionals
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in financial modeling, valuation, strategic analysis, and rigorous quantitative analyses, with a strong understanding of accounting and operating metrics
- Ability to handle projects with multiple workstreams and manage complex cross-enterprise projects with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, action-oriented, and team player approach
- Strong intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning about new industries, technologies, and business models
- Travel may be required
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Corporate Development Manager
Target companies with active M&A pipelines
Companies executing frequent acquisitions need corporate development talent year-round. Focus your search on mid-market firms and growth-stage companies where deal volume is high and teams are lean enough that your contribution is immediately visible.
Lead with financial modeling credentials
Corporate development teams screen heavily on technical skills. Highlight specific modeling experience, such as LBO models, DCF analysis, or merger integration work, in your resume and during interviews. Concrete deal exposure, even from coursework or internships, signals readiness.
Address your OPT timeline proactively
Bring up your authorization window before employers do. Frame it as 12 months of immediate eligibility, with a potential 24-month STEM extension if applicable. Employers who understand the timeline are far more likely to sponsor you for an H-1B visa after.
Prioritize firms with established H-1B sponsorship history
Not every company has sponsored visa holders before. Research prospective employers to confirm they have sponsored H-1B workers in the past. A company with a track record is far more likely to continue sponsoring once your OPT window closes.
Position strategy experience alongside deal execution
Corporate development roles blend financial analysis with strategic thinking. Emphasize projects where you assessed market opportunities, evaluated competitors, or supported growth decisions. This breadth shows you can contribute beyond spreadsheets and shortens your ramp-up time.
Network within corporate development and M&A communities
Most corporate development positions are filled through referrals or direct outreach, not open postings. Connecting with professionals already in these teams through alumni networks and industry events meaningfully increases your chances of finding OPT-friendly opportunities.
Corporate Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Corporate Development Managers?
Yes. Corporate Development Manager roles qualify as professional positions under OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, economics, or business administration. Your work must be directly related to your major area of study to remain compliant with OPT authorization requirements.
Do Corporate Development Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, depending on your degree. If you hold a STEM-designated degree such as a BS in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your role must also involve work that is directly related to that STEM field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How do I find Corporate Development Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students and filters job listings to surface roles at companies open to sponsoring work authorization. Searching there is more efficient than combing through general job boards, where OPT-friendliness is rarely disclosed upfront. You can browse Corporate Development Manager openings directly on the platform.
What degree backgrounds do employers expect for Corporate Development Manager roles on OPT?
Most employers expect a degree in finance, business administration, economics, or accounting, though MBA holders are common in more senior iterations of the role. For OPT compliance, what matters is that your degree field is directly related to the work you are performing. A finance degree supporting M&A analysis is a clear match. A communications degree would likely not qualify.
What should I do if a Corporate Development Manager role does not mention visa sponsorship?
Many companies that will sponsor simply do not advertise it. During the interview process, explain your OPT status, your remaining authorized period, and whether you qualify for the STEM extension. Frame the conversation around your immediate eligibility to work. Companies with prior H-1B sponsorship experience are generally more receptive once they understand the practical path forward.