We are seeking a high energy and innovative professional to join our Corporate Development team.  The Sr. Director, Corp Development will be joining a small, collaborative, and global group focused on the execution of M&A activities, new ventures, and partnerships across the company (including Venmo, Braintree and Xoom.) 

The Corporate Development & Ventures Senior Director will:

• Report to the Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Development (M&A) and PayPal Ventures
• Lead and develop inorganic growth opportunities for PayPal – from idea to business case to deal execution and post-deal integration – taking a holistic, cross-functional approach  
• Own all aspects of the deal, including sourcing, qualification, initial rationale/pitch, financial modeling, due diligence and closing & integration activities
• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional deal team within PayPal as well as serve as a primary point of contact to target company management
• Manage and mentor junior deal support team members who assist with sourcing/market research, financial modeling and diligence
• Ambitiously identify and qualify new ideas & companies for PayPal from internal & external sources; keeping close ties to PayPal executives and industry leaders (entrepreneurs, investors and bankers)

Requirements:

• 10+ years in Corporate Development, Private Equity, Venture Capital or Investment Banking, in addition to 5+ years in Management Consulting, Business Development, Product Marketing, Product Management/Development

• MBA from top-rated business school, or similar level of experience and skills

• Experience in a deal environment as well as an operational one where people leadership was required

• Strong analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation and broad quantitative analyses and familiarity with accounting & key operational metrics

• Adept with technology and a strategic thinker – knows what’s best for the business

• Excellent judgment, mature personality, and experience working with executives; a sophisticated and well-connected, worldly businessperson

• Team player, pro-active and action oriented, anticipates needs, is assertive, and is highly accountable