Senior Director, Corporate Development

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform:play video games.Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.As Director of Corporate Development, you'll lead Discord's M&A engine—sourcing, structuring, closing, and integrating strategic acquisitions that accelerate our growth. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Strategy and working directly with our C-suite and product teams, you'll drive deals from thesis through integration while contributing to the strategic thinking that shapes our pipeline.What you'll be doingM&A LeadershipSource and maintain active pipeline of strategic acquisition targets across our business prioritiesLead end-to-end deal execution from initial outreach through diligence, negotiation, and closingDevelop comprehensive deal theses that secure C-suite conviction for transactionsStructure deals that balance strategic value, financial returns, and integration complexity—from capability tuck-ins to transformative acquisitionsDirect technical, commercial, financial, and strategic diligence workstreamsNegotiate term sheets and definitive agreements with target companies and advisorsPartner with Product and Engineering to drive successful post-acquisition integrationBuild and refine repeatable M&A playbooks, templates, and processesStrategic ContributionProvide M&A perspective on strategic questions and build-vs-buy decisionsContribute to market analyses that inform acquisition pipeline developmentSupport quarterly strategic reviews, annual planning, and long-range financial planningMaintain pulse on M&A landscape, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunitiesPartnership SupportAdvise on complex partnership structures with M&A-like characteristicsProvide deal structuring expertise on equity investments, joint ventures, and strategic alliancesHelp evaluate acquire-vs-partner trade-offs on strategic opportunitiesWhat you should have10-12+ years of experience in investment banking (TMT/gaming coverage), venture capital, private equity, or corporate development at high-growth tech/media companies5+ years people management experienceProven deal closer: Led or co-led 5+ M&A transactions from thesis through close, including at least 2 deals >$50MFull-stack M&A expertise: Sourcing, valuation, diligence, negotiation, and integrationFinancial modeling mastery: DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution analysis, and returns evaluationGaming or digital media fluency: Understanding of business models, unit economics, and value driversExecutive presence: Can present effectively with C-suite executives, founders, and board membersCandidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available.US base salary range for this full-time position is $280,000 to $315,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.Why Discord? Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank.Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. We want you to feel set up for success, so if you are in need of reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.Please see our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy for details regarding Discord’s collection and usage of personal information relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking HERE.#J-18808-Ljbffr