Corporate Development • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in corporate development, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing strategic deals. Your leadership skills enable you to guide teams through complex negotiations and integrations, ensuring that acquisitions align with the company's strategic goals. You are comfortable working with C-suite executives and have a deep understanding of the gaming industry, which allows you to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets effectively. You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to develop comprehensive deal theses that resonate with stakeholders and drive conviction for transactions. Your negotiation skills are top-notch, allowing you to craft term sheets and definitive agreements that balance strategic value with financial returns.

Desirable

Experience in the gaming sector or technology industry is a plus, as is familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities these sectors present. You are adept at collaborating with product and engineering teams to ensure successful post-acquisition integration, and you thrive in environments where you can influence strategic direction and contribute to high-level decision-making.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead Discord's M&A engine, overseeing the entire lifecycle of strategic acquisitions from initial outreach through diligence, negotiation, and closing. You will maintain an active pipeline of acquisition targets that align with Discord's business priorities, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the gaming industry. Your responsibilities will include directing technical, commercial, financial, and strategic diligence workstreams, as well as partnering with various teams to drive successful integration post-acquisition. You will play a critical role in shaping the strategic thinking that informs the company's growth pipeline, contributing to discussions that define the future direction of Discord.

What we offer

At Discord, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about enhancing the gaming experience for millions of users. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. While specific salary details are not mentioned, we provide competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within the organization. Join us in our mission to make communication easier and more enjoyable for gamers around the world.