Director, Corporate Development

About the role

Updater is seeking a strategic leader to spearhead our corporate development and growth agenda. You will source and evaluate acquisition and partnership opportunities that fuel our next stage of growth while serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team. This role involves managing the full deal lifecycle from identification through integration to ensure alignment with our strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Own the long-term corporate development strategy in partnership with senior leadership
• Proactively source, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition and partnership opportunities
• Lead all stages of the deal process including valuation, diligence, negotiation, and closing
• Monitor market trends and competitive dynamics to identify build vs. buy opportunities
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships across investment banks, private equity, and venture capital
• Oversee M&A integration planning and execution to ensure value capture and cultural alignment
• Partner with the Strategic Finance team to model acquisition opportunities and financial synergies

Required skills

• Corporate Development
• M&A
• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
• Generative AI
• Agentic Commerce
• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence
• Strategic Planning

Nice to have

• Business development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital

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
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

About the Company

Updater is a leading technology platform helping major brands acquire and retain customers at scale by powering complex transactions through intelligent, autonomous systems. The company has raised over $450 million from leading investors including SoftBank Capital, Vista Credit Partners, and IA Ventures.