Corporate Development Manager, AWS CorpDev

Amazon.com, Inc.; Remote; USD 146,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Corporate Development Leader to manage mergers and acquisitions in the cloud computing sector. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a proven record in negotiations, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This position requires over 7 years of experience in technology sales or business development, along with a Bachelor's degree. The role offers competitive compensation, with salary ranging from $146,400 to $242,100 annually, depending on location and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Equity opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technology related sales or business development experience.
• Experience with M&A processes for a variety of transactions.
• History of high-level, end-to-end negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support Amazon's business units and leadership with industry research.
• Identify opportunities aligning with Amazon's strategic priorities.
• Negotiate legal documents and drive transactions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Creative problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Overview

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 Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Be an independent thinker who can make convincing, data-based arguments; work across all business units with a strong bias for action.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $146,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $242,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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