Director of Corporate Development

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Viasat needs a Director for Corporate Development and M&A to drive growth and manage the portfolio through leading M&A efforts. We are seeking an expert in development and an M&A professional with a consistent record of successfully closing sophisticated deals and projects while working independently. This role is crucial for the expansion of Viasat and involves implementing global Business Growth and Merger & Acquisition strategies.

Requirements

• Experience of 8+ years in M&A or corporate development in telecom, media, or a technology industry with a corporate, an investment bank, or a private equity firm.
• Consistent track record of completing mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and similar corporate development deals.
• Excellent relationship builder – internally and externally, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to synthesize complex information and translate sophisticated concepts to a multidimensional and wide audience.
• Strong financial modeling skills; ability to articulate clear arguments.
• Deep knowledge of M&A processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, legal and regulatory, valuation and negotiation.
• Familiarity with drafting, negotiating, and closing deal term sheets and contracts.
• Possess strong analytical thinking, highly organized, and diligent; strong project management skills with an ability to complete tasks in a global, cross-functional, and matrix organization.

Nice To Haves

• Know-how of the satellite sector is a plus, but not a prerequisite.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build materials, distill concepts, and optimally elevate findings.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive a project team.
• University degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, economics, or STEM.

Responsibilities

• Lead global implementation of mergers, divestitures, partnerships, and growth initiatives aligning with Viasat's strategy for value creation.
• Supervision of specific business growth initiatives and encouraging relationships with crucial collaborators.
• Support corporate development and M&A initiatives through all the phases.
• Source potential projects, identify potential partners, assess and prioritize potential opportunities globally.
• Lead project execution from initial exploratory contacts to negotiation of key terms, discussion of definitive legal agreements, signing and closing.
• Lead corresponding internal processes and cross-functional project teams, interacting with senior executives, business segment and central & corporate function leaders.
• Preparation and presentation of corporate development-related materials to Viasat’s senior executives and leaders.
• Develop arguments for all transactions in partnership with business segments and central and corporate functions, as applicable, lead deal structuring, risk analysis, and gap management.
• Management of investment banks and outside advisors involved in deals.
• Management of select corporate business development initiatives – lead the pipeline of global initiatives and activity.

Benefits

• range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
• comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree