Corporate Development Manager

The Corporate Development team is at the forefront of driving and accelerating the next chapter of growth and plays a foundational role in driving company growth via the identification of industry trends, managing and growing relationships with external partners, as well as identifying, negotiating, structuring, and executing strategic acquisitions and investments.

Reporting into GoDaddy’s Head of Corporate Development, this professional supports transaction teams to drive growth and improve GoDaddy’s market position through strategic investments and acquisitions. This a key role, helping shape our future growth via investments and acquisitions, bringing new and innovative capabilities, enhancing existing ones and expanding our footprint and market opportunities.

You will complete all aspects of inorganic growth, by assisting in identifying, evaluating, and developing a pipeline of investment and acquisition opportunities. You will also have accountability across all aspects of the deal execution process; including driving financial modelling and due diligence as well as supporting structuring and negotiations to get to signing and closing.

• →Manage the end-to-end M&A process, including helping source, evaluate, negotiate, and close deals.
• →Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify strategic opportunities and develop arguments for potential acquisitions.
• →Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making. Support post-merger integration efforts to ensure seamless transitions and improve value creation.
• →Build and maintain relationships with key industry players, investment banks, and advisors. Prepare and present detailed reports, including financial modeling and valuation analysis.
• →Monitor industry trends and new technologies to identify potential areas for growth and innovation. Assist in the development of playbooks that help drive repeatable processes and outstanding execution.

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Prior experience of at least 2 years in bulge-bracket investment banking or corporate development is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully evaluating, completing and managing M&A transactions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sophisticated data and financial documents.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and valuation techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with multiple collaborators in the organization.
• Experience in the technology sector or related industries is desirable.
• Proficiency in AI tools, especially as it relates to using them in corporate development, is highly desirable
• Curiosity, hunger to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques