M&A & Strategic Growth Director

Elastic; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible location

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Volunteer time

Charitable donation match

Job summary

Elastic seeks a Director of Corporate Development to shape and execute its inorganic growth strategy. You will lead M&A and strategic partnerships end-to-end—from sourcing and due diligence through negotiation, deal execution, and post-close integration—working with product, finance, and legal.

This high-impact, cross-functional role reports to the VP of Corporate Development and collaborates with executive leadership across product, finance, and legal.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, growth equity, or corporate development at a leading technology company.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills; deep experience with negotiation and deal structuring
• High degree of intellectual curiosity and business judgment
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex analyses clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire M&A process, from sourcing potential deals to negotiating and closing transactions.
• Conduct thorough due diligence to identify risks and evaluate synergies.
• Develop financial models to project future cash flows and revenue impacts for potential acquisitions.
• Analyze the historical financial performance of target companies to guide strategic decision-making.
• Drive post-merger integration planning in coordination with functional stakeholders, ensuring deal value is captured.
• Prepare and present materials for executive and board-level audiences

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Negotiation

Deal structuring

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Elastic seeks a Director of Corporate Development to shape and execute its inorganic growth strategy. You will lead M&A and strategic partnerships end-to-end—from sourcing and due diligence through negotiation, deal execution, and post-close integration—working with product, finance, and legal.

This high-impact, cross-functional role reports to the VP of Corporate Development and collaborates with executive leadership across product, finance, and legal.