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Senior Director, Corporate DevelopmentThe Trade Desk • San Francisco, CA, United States
Senior Director, Corporate Development

Senior Director, Corporate Development

The Trade Desk • San Francisco, CA, United States
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The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers - and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do :

We are seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to play a leading role in shaping The Trade Desk's growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investments. This role will report directly to the head of corporate development and work closely with the senior leadership team to identify, evaluate, and execute inorganic growth opportunities that align with the company's strategic vision.

What you'll do :

  • Strategy & Pipeline Development

Partner with executive leadership to define and prioritize inorganic growth areas

  • Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities.
  • Transaction Execution
  • Lead deal evaluation, due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation analysis.

  • Drive deal structuring and negotiations in collaboration with finance, legal, and business stakeholders.
  • Prepare investment memos and presentations for the executive team and Board of Directors.
  • Partnership Development
  • Collaborate with product and business development leaders to structure and advance strategic partnerships.

  • Ensure alignment between corporate development initiatives and business unit priorities.
  • Integration Leadership
  • Partner with functional leaders to design Day 1 and Day 100 integration plans.

  • Lead cross-functional integration efforts to ensure value realization and cultural alignment.
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Build and help manage a lean, high-performing corporate development team.

  • Mentor team members and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
  • Who you are :

  • 15+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital.
  • Undergraduate or Graduate degree - MBA preferred.
  • Experience in leading and negotiating deals and leading deal teams – Proven track record leading M&A transactions, investments, and strategic partnerships.
  • Team player, pro-active and action oriented, anticipates needs, is assertive, and is highly accountable.
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels and teams across the organization.
  • Deep expertise in valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
  • Strong knowledge of the technology and / or digital media ecosystem; adtech experience a plus.
  • Exceptional executive presence and ability to influence at the C-suite and Board level.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills and judgment.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Strategic thinker.
  • Compensation and Benefits

    Base Salary range : $182,800 – $335,200 USD. The Trade Desk also offers comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well‑being benefits, reimbursement for tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time, vacation time, and 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

    Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave.

    Acknowledgment : The Trade Desk welcomes qualified applicants with criminal histories under the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

    Please reach out to us at ataccommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.

    Note : The Trade Desk is committed to an inclusive hiring experience for all candidates.

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