Director, Corporate Development

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a senior leader for its Corporate Development team. This role involves driving strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and investments to support a mission of sustainability and adventure. The ideal candidate will possess over a decade of experience in corporate development or related fields, showcasing strong analytical and communication skills. You will engage with senior leadership and manage complex projects, making impactful contributions to the company's growth. Join a team that values creativity and a commitment to protecting the outdoors while reshaping the future of transportation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate development, strategy, or investment banking.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and solutions for complex strategic questions.
• Manage end-to-end deal processes and external partnerships.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

As a senior leader in Rivian's centralized Corporate Development and Integration group, you will play the primary ownership role in acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and other meaningful external engagements that support Rivian's mission and company goals. You will be responsible for and lead entire processes including strategy formulation and fundamental decision-making, financial modeling/valuation analysis, due diligence, project management with a variety of stakeholders and workstreams, negotiation and deal execution, working with business leaders, internal cross functional partners and external advisors. You will work closely with senior leadership at Rivian as their partner for corporate development matters.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders in driving strategy and solutions for complex strategic questions with engagement from business executives, subject matter experts and cross-functional teams. The areas we work in are often uncharted territory for the company and a clean-sheet and first principles approach is required
• Distill complex findings and build clear and compelling business cases for review by Rivian's executive team and Board of Directors
• Evaluate potential acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships and other external opportunities from a qualitative and quantitative perspective
• Manage deal processes from end to end, including being the relationship owner, negotiator and external face of Rivian in significant partner relationships
• Drive deal diligence, integration planning, documentation and implementation
• Manage post-close integration planning and execution
• Do all of the above independently, drawing on your past experiences and strong conceptual thinking to determine solutions to net new questions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in a combination of corporate development/integration, strategy, management consulting, investment banking and/or other related fields, including at least 3 years of experience in a corporate development role inside a company
• Strong financial, research and analytical skills with ability to assimilate data, extract insights, and make informed recommendations with conviction
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail - we are responsible for everything
• Ability to problem solve and proactively project manage numerous workstreams with competing timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in plain English to senior management and the board
• A keen interest in understanding industry trends and competitive dynamics
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work autonomously to drive projects to completion

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Irvine, CA based applicants: $201,000 - $287,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for Palo Alto, CA based applicants: $218,000 - $312,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

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