Senior Director, Corporate Development

Expedia Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 269,000 - 377,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits and dental/vision

Paid time off

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group in Seattle, San Francisco, or NYC is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to identify inorganic opportunities and lead end-to-end transactions.

The role partners with the executive team to prepare cross-functional business cases, drive due diligence, negotiate terms, and oversee post-deal integration. You will mentor junior team members and influence strategic decisions across the company.

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify inorganic opportunities to accelerate Expedia Group’s strategy, including mergers, acquisitions, minority investments, and divestitures.
• Prepare cross-functional business cases for senior leadership and the board.
• Execute transactions, conduct due diligence, and negotiate key terms.
• Partner with internal leaders to ensure successful post-deal integration and value realization.
• Mentor and coach junior Corporate Development team members.

Skills

Corporate development

M&A

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Travel industry experience

Negotiation

Deal execution

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.

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

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.

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

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.

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.