Senior Director, Corporate Development

Expedia Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 293,000 - 468,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Welfare & travel reimbursement

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to identify inorganic opportunities, build cross-functional business cases, and lead transactions from start to finish. The role collaborates with the executive team to realize value across the organization.

The position requires 10+ years in corporate development/M&A, strong finance skills, and MBA. Location options include Seattle, San Francisco, or NYC with a three-day in-office hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate development and M&A experience at large public companies
• Proven track record in leading transactions end to end
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Commercially savvy with ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in travel industry preferred but not mandatory
• MBA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify compelling inorganic opportunities to accelerate Expedia Group’s strategy, spanning mergers, acquisitions, minority investments, and divestitures
• Prepare thoughtful, comprehensive and cross-functional business cases to discuss the opportunity with our senior executive team and board of directors
• Execute transactions, drive due diligence and negotiate key terms
• Partner with key internal leaders to ensure successful post-deal integration of the target and value realization for Expedia Group
• Mentor and coach junior members of our Corporate Development team

Skills

Corporate development

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Travel industry knowledge

MBA preferred

Education

MBA

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.

Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Our five Behaviors – Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together – help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work.

Senior Director, Corporate Development

Expedia Group is seeking an experienced M&A professional to join our Corporate Development function. This role reports into Senior Vice President leading the function. As part of this role, you will partner closely with our executive team, including the CEO, CFO, Chief Strategy Officer, to identify and execute inorganic opportunities.

Please note this role is available in Seattle, San Francisco, or NYC, and follows our flexible hybrid model, which requires three in-office days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify compelling inorganic opportunities to accelerate Expedia Group’s strategy, spanning mergers, acquisitions, minority investments, and divestitures
• Prepare thoughtful, comprehensive and cross-functional business cases to discuss the opportunity with our senior executive team and board of directors
• Execute transactions, drive due diligence and negotiate key terms
• Partner with key internal leaders to ensure successful post-deal integration of the target and value realization for Expedia Group
• Mentor and coach junior members of our Corporate Development team

Experience And Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate development and M&A experience at large public companies, with prior investment banking experience preferred
• Proven track record in leading transactions end to end
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Commercially savvy, with ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in travel industry preferred but not mandatory
• MBA strongly preferred

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $269,000.00 to $376,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $430,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in New York is $292,500.00 to $409,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $468,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in San Francisco is $292,500.00 to $409,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $468,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits And Perks

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• welfare and travel reimbursement
• travel discounts
• International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership

Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

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Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.