Director, Corporate Development & Ventures

Director of Corporate Development & Ventures MongoDB is hiring a Director of Corporate Development & Ventures to partner with senior leadership to shape and execute our inorganic growth strategy, including leading critical M&A and strategic investment activity.This role is for someone who has operated as a deal lead, not just a participant. You will be expected to independently originate, evaluate, and execute transactions—quickly, rigorously, and with sound judgment.You will work closely with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, and Finance to inform decisions that shape MongoDB's position in data infrastructure and the AI ecosystem. There is no room for passive execution in this role—you are expected to drive outcomes.Finally, you will build the corporate development capability to run multiple transactions in parallel, establishing the cross‑functional cadence and playbooks required to execute at scale.The Team Corporate Development & Ventures at MongoDB is a small team focused on high‑impact work with a bias toward action.Our ventures platform maintains active coverage of the developer and AI ecosystem, providing consistent exposure to emerging companies, founders, and technologies.In this role, you will be expected to translate that visibility into well‑defined M&A and investment opportunities, bringing the judgment and execution needed to move from insight to completed transactions.We're looking for someone who Has 8–12+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture CapitalHas led multiple M&A transactions end‑to‑end and can do so with limited oversightIs comfortable being the most experienced and accountable deal operator in the roomDemonstrates consistently strong judgment, particularly under time pressure and incomplete informationHolds a high bar for analytical rigor, but knows when to make decisions without perfect dataCan engage credibly with technical leaders while maintaining a clear business perspectiveIs direct, low‑ego, and accountable—focused on outcomes, not processIs motivated by building and operating at a high‑performing standard, not maintaining oneWhat you will do Lead Transactions That Matter Own M&A and investment processes end‑to‑end, from initial engagement through closeBuild and pressure‑test valuation, structure, and strategic rationale independentlyRun tight, focused diligence processes across technical, product, commercial, and financial dimensionsDrive decisions forward—without creating unnecessary process or delaySet the Standard for Execution Bring structure and clarity to complex, ambiguous situationsIdentify what matters quickly and focus the team accordinglyEnsure transactions are well‑understood, well‑structured, and executed at a high levelRaise the quality bar for how decisions are made across the functionConvert Market Insight into Action Work closely with the Ventures team to identify actionable opportunities from a strong, continuously refreshed pipelineMaintain a precise understanding of the competitive and technological landscapeAct decisively when conviction is highOperate effectively with senior stakeholdersBuild Leverage for the Function Mentor junior team members through direct, hands‑on involvement in dealsImprove speed and consistency of execution across the teamContribute to building a function that can scale without losing qualityWhat success looks like You independently lead and close high‑quality, strategically important transactionsMongoDB can run multiple live deals simultaneously without loss of focus or rigorDecisions are made faster, with clearer reasoning and stronger convictionInternal stakeholders rely on you to drive clarity and momentum in complex situationsThe overall quality and effectiveness of the Corporate Development function increases materiallyPosition Expectations Based in San Francisco, New York, or Austin.Travel as required for transactions and relationship development.Compensation and Benefits Base salary range (U.S.): $143,000 – $282,000 USD.Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully‑paid gender‑neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender‑inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings.Equal Employment Opportunity MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr