Strategic M&A Associate - Growth & Deals

eBay; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to help identify and evaluate strategic acquisitions and investments. You will perform rigorous valuation, due diligence, and modeling while coordinating with Finance, Tax, Legal and HR teams.

The role blends strategic problem-solving with collaborative deal execution in a dynamic environment. You will prepare executive-ready analyses for leadership, develop strategic recommendations, and help drive transactions from target to close, with

Qualifications

• This role requires a BA/BS and 2+ years in investment banking, corporate development, PE or VC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with deal execution experience.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to executives and teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare executive-ready presentations with strategic framing and recommendations.
• Identify and evaluate acquisition or investment opportunities with business and product teams.
• Conduct valuation analyses using multiple methods to assess opportunities.
• Support due diligence and assess results for targets and deals.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Finance, Tax, Legal, and HR during processes.

Skills

Due diligence

Valuation analysis

Strategic analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation support

Education

BA or BS degree

Job description

eBay is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to help identify and evaluate strategic acquisitions and investments. You will perform rigorous valuation, due diligence, and modeling while coordinating with Finance, Tax, Legal and HR teams.

The role blends strategic problem-solving with collaborative deal execution in a dynamic environment. You will prepare executive-ready analyses for leadership, develop strategic recommendations, and help drive transactions from target to close, with