Senior Director, Corporate Development

The Trade Desk • Seattle, WA

78d • $182,800 - $335,200

About The Position

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. 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 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.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree - MBA preferred
• Proven track record leading M&A transactions, Investments, and strategic partnerships
• 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

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to define and prioritize inorganic growth areas
• Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities
• 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
• Collaborate with product and business development leaders to structure and advance strategic partnerships
• Ensure alignment between corporate development initiatives and business unit priorities
• 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
• Build and help manage a lean, high-performing corporate development team
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture

Benefits

• 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 certain tuition expenses
• Parental leave
• Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• Vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter
• Around 13 paid holidays per year
• Employees can purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees