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Director of Corporate Development

Director of Corporate Development

ViaSatCarlsbad, CA, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

Viasat needs a Director for Corporate Development and M&A to drive growth and manage the portfolio through leading M&A efforts. We are seeking an expert in development and an M&A professional with a consistent record of successfully closing sophisticated deals and projects while working independently.

Implement global Business Growth and Merger & Acquisition strategies, crucial for the expansion of Viasat.

Accountabilities :

  • Lead global implementation of mergers, divestitures, partnerships, and growth initiatives aligning with Viasat's strategy for value creation.
  • Supervision of specific business growth initiatives and encouraging relationships with crucial collaborators.

The day-to-day

  • Support corporate development and M&A initiatives through all the phases.
  • Source potential projects, identify potential partners, assess and prioritize potential opportunities globally.
  • Lead project execution from initial exploratory contacts to negotiation of key terms, discussion of definitive legal agreements, signing and closing.
  • Lead corresponding internal processes and cross-functional project teams, interacting with senior executives, business segment and central & corporate function leaders. Preparation and presentation of corporate development-related materials to Viasat's senior executives and leaders.
  • Develop arguments for all transactions in partnership with business segments and central and corporate functions, as applicable, lead deal structuring, risk analysis, and gap management.
  • Management of investment banks and outside advisors involved in deals.
  • Management of select corporate business development initiatives - lead the pipeline of global initiatives and activity.
  • What you'll need

  • Experience of 8+ years in M&A or corporate development in telecom, media, or a technology industry with a corporate, an investment bank, or a private equity firm; know-how of the satellite sector is a plus, but not a prerequisite.
  • Consistent track record of completing mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and similar corporate development deals.
  • Excellent relationship builder - internally and externally, with strong interpersonal skills. Able to synthesize complex information and translate sophisticated concepts to a multidimensional and wide audience.
  • Strong financial modeling skills; ability to articulate clear arguments.
  • Deep knowledge of M&A processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, legal and regulatory, valuation and negotiation.
  • Familiarity with drafting, negotiating, and closing deal term sheets and contracts.
  • Possess strong analytical thinking, highly organized, and diligent; strong project management skills with an ability to complete tasks in a global, cross-functional, and matrix organization.
  • Preferred location is onsite at our Carlsbad campus; candidates in the greater New York area (remote) will also be considered.

    What will help you on the job

  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build materials, distill concepts, and optimally elevate findings.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive a project team.
  • University degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, economics, or STEM.
  • Salary range

    $153,000.00 - $242,000.00 / annually.

    For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $190,000.00- $285,000.00 / annually

    At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at

    EEO Statement

    Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

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