Job description
eBay's Corporate Development Team is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing and integrating the company's strategic acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. Since 2008 eBay has completed over 30 acquisitions with an aggregate purchase price of over $6B.
Reporting to eBay's Vice President of Corporate Development, the Director of Corporate Development will play an important role in all aspects of the company's acquisitions and investments. The Director will be involved in identifying prospective target opportunities, performing strategic and quantitative analysis, conducting due diligence, determining appropriate valuation and structure, developing strategy for and conducting negotiations, driving activities to closure, and coordinating with our M&A Integration team. On a typical transaction, the Director will be responsible for all aspects of the transaction and will carry out tasks by managing a cross-functional team involving persons from our Business Units and our Corporate Strategy, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, IT, Product Management and Product Development teams.
The ideal candidate for the position should have a BA or BS undergraduate degree, an MBA and/or JD, and more than ten years of M&A / Corporate Development experience running all aspects of acquisition and investment transactions.
A demonstrated track record of success of leading numerous large, complex M&A transactions, including private and public acquisitions, joint ventures and investments. Some of a candidate's experience may be drawn from advisory positions in investment banking, venture capital, legal or consulting firms. Significant work experience in a corporate (as opposed to professional services) environment is highly desired.
Strong skills in strategic and quantitative analysis, project management, coupled with strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills in order to gain trust, negotiate business objectives and work directly with a broad group of senior executives throughout the company.
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical orientation, and an ability to structure an issue and analyze alternative solutions.
A demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage teams and supervise outside professionals.
Familiarity with Internet / e-commerce landscape is desired, as well as experience buying and selling on eBay and paying with PayPal
BA or BS undergraduate degree, an MBA and/or JD, and more than ten years of M&A / Corporate Development.
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