Corporate Development Lead - EMEA

Datadog is seeking a Corporate Development Lead - EMEA to drive product strategy, source, manage, and execute acquisitions, source venture investments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who is passionate about Datadog and the future of cloud services.

Requirements

• Develop a deep understanding of Datadog's products and potential new markets for further expansion
• Identify opportunities for M&A and Datadog Ventures through direct engagement with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists
• Work closely with senior product and engineering leaders to assess potential acquisitions and investments
• Partner with business and product teams to comprehensively assess expansion opportunities and build internal and external consensus
• Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts
• Identify value creation opportunities and risks in potential transactions
• Bring transactions over the finish line
• Engage with the startup community, early-stage VCs, and key internal stakeholders
• Play a critical role in negotiating large, highly-complex partnerships with the major cloud hyperscalers

Benefits

• Generous and competitive global benefits
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture