Corporate Development Director

Updater is seeking a Corporate Development Director to spearhead corporate development and growth agenda, source and evaluate opportunities that fuel Updater's next stage of growth, and own the assessment of the market and competitive landscape across priority verticals.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital
• Strong understanding of Generative AI and Agentic Commerce
• Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing acquisitions in relevant industries
• Deep network of relationships across private equity, venture capital, and corporate dealmakers
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to build and evaluate complex valuation models and ROI analyses
• Experience leading due diligence, negotiation, and integration in both buy-side and sell-side contexts
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into actionable deal strategies
• Business development experience preferred
• Strong communication and influencing skills; able to articulate deal rationale and value creation opportunities to executives, boards, and external stakeholders
• Empathetic, pragmatic, and collaborative leadership style

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 13 paid company holidays annually
• Updater Stock Options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Wellbeing Subsidy
• One Medical membership
• Virtual on-demand healthcare through Teladoc and Talkspace
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave