Netflix
Director, Corporate Development
NetflixUnited States2 days ago
Full-timeOther
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

We are Netflix’s Corporate Development team. Our focus is on sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A activity on behalf of Netflix and analyzing other strategic opportunities for the company. On this team, we collaborate with all business units to identify opportunities and assets that can help us achieve our goal of entertaining the world.

Role

In this high-impact, leadership role, you will be a critical driver in defining and executing Netflix's corporate development strategy. You will:

  • Lead the M&A strategy, pipeline development, and transaction execution for key strategic areas.
  • Partner directly with executive leadership, C-suite, and business unit heads on critical strategic and M&A opportunities.
  • Identify, analyze, and champion significant new growth and greenfield business opportunities for the company.
  • This role will report directly to the VP, Corporate Development and will sit in our office in Los Angeles, CA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the ideation and proactive sourcing of M&A and investment opportunities.
  • Own the comprehensive financial, strategic, and operational analysis to evaluate acquisition and investment opportunities, and present compelling recommendations to senior management and the executive team.
  • Direct the end-to-end execution of complex M&A transactions globally, serving as the primary negotiation lead and leading the deal process with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage large cross-functional teams (including internal business, finance, legal, and talent partners) and third-party advisors.
  • Develop corporate research and strategy initiatives, including market research and intelligence, to identify and evaluate new business areas and opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 10-15+ years of progressive M&A experience in investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development, with a clear track record of leading complex, high-value transactions. M&E and/or Tech experience is a major plus.
  • Exceptional executive presence, strategic thinking, and ability to partner with and influence senior management and executive stakeholders.
  • Advanced technical M&A experience, including financial analysis, valuation, structuring, market terms, and legal documentation negotiations.
  • Proven self-starter with the ability to own and drive multiple large-scale projects and deal executions simultaneously from start to finish, in a deadline-driven setting.
  • Proven ability to establish and drive M&A best practices, improve team efficiency, and mentor junior team members.
  • High tolerance for ambiguity and the capacity to deliver results in a dynamic and ever-changing global environment.
  • Clear, concise, and compelling written and verbal communication.
  • Respect, understanding, and enthusiasm for Netflix culture.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $310,000 - $830,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Key Skills

Ranked by relevance
Apply