Avast

Director, Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships

Avast$240K — $270K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, science, or related field.
  • 6-10+ years in investment banking, corporate development, or transaction-focused roles; with 2-4 years specifically in Investment Banking.
  • Direct experience managing end-to-end deals, including M&A and partnerships.
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; capable of independently building models.
  • Detail-oriented with robust analytical skills; proficient in ppt, excel, and contracts.
  • Self-starter capable of thriving in lean, fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across functions.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively source and evaluate partnership and acquisition opportunities through market mapping and direct outreach.
  • Build and maintain comprehensive financial and valuation models, incorporating scenario and sensitivity analyses.
  • Prepare concise materials, including memos and decks, for senior leadership investment decisions.
  • Lead negotiations with partners and acquisition targets, focusing on deal structure and commercial terms.
  • Manage the complete transaction lifecycle, coordinating across legal, finance, and operations.
  • Collaborate with functional teams to outline integration plans for independently operated subsidiaries.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of partnerships and acquired businesses, creating and managing dashboards.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • Health insurance options
  • Disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively source, research, and evaluate partnership and acquisition opportunities, including market mapping, target identification, and initial outreach.
  • Build and maintain detailed financial, and valuation models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses.
  • Prepare clear, concise materials (memos, models, decks) to support investment decisions by senior leadership.
  • Lead direct negotiations with partners and acquisition targets, owning deal structure, valuation, and commercial terms.
  • Manage the full transaction lifecycle, coordinating diligence, approvals, documentation, and closing across legal, finance, product, compliance, accounting, and operations.
  • Work closely with functional teams to define integration or operating plans, especially for independently operated subsidiaries.
  • Track and analyze the ongoing performance of partners and acquired businesses; build and own dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
  • Review existing partnerships to identify concrete expansion, optimization, or renegotiation opportunities, and execute approved changes.


About you:

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, science, or related field.
  • 6-10+ years in investment banking, corporate development, or transaction-focused roles; 2-4 years Investment Banking experience required.
  • Direct experience driving deals end-to-end, including M&A and/or partnerships.
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; able to build models independently.
  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented; comfortable working hands-on in ppt, excel, and contracts.
  • Self-starter who thrives in lean, fast-moving environments.
  • Able to work independently while collaborating across functions.


Location: Mountain View, CA Office (Onsite 3 days per week)

The annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $240k and $270k. Base salary is one component of Gen's total compensation package, which includes 401(k) match, health insurance options, disability coverage, life insurance, and unlimited paid time off. Actual salaries will vary based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and competencies related to the role.

What's Next....

After you submit your application, you can expect the following steps in the recruitment process:
• TA Call
• Hiring Manager (Virtual)
• Senior Leadership (Virtual)
• Senior Leadership (Virtual)
• Senior Leadership (Virtual)
• Senior Leadership (Virtual)
• Final Interview - Hiring Manager (Virtual or face-to-face)

About Avast

Avast is a cybersecurity company that develops and markets security software for personal computers and mobile devices. The company's products include antivirus software, VPN services, and password management tools. Avast has over 435 million active users worldwide and is headquartered in London, England. The company was founded in 1988 and has offices in the Czech Republic, the United States, and other countries.
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1,700 employees
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Founded
1988

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