The Trade Desk · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Corporate Development
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$183K/yr - $335K/yr
15+ years expThe Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. They are seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to lead growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investments, working closely with the senior leadership team to execute these opportunities.
AdvertisingDigital MediaInformation TechnologyInternetMobileNative AdvertisingSocialSoftwareVideo Advertising
Responsibilities
Partner with executive leadership to define and prioritize inorganic growth areas
Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities
Lead deal evaluation, due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation analysis
Drive deal structuring and negotiations in collaboration with finance, legal, and business stakeholders
Prepare investment memos and presentations for the executive team and Board of Directors
Collaborate with product and business development leaders to structure and advance strategic partnerships
Ensure alignment between corporate development initiatives and business unit priorities
Partner with functional leaders to design Day 1 and Day 100 integration plans
Lead cross-functional integration efforts to ensure value realization and cultural alignment
Build and help manage a lean, high-performing corporate development team
Mentor team members and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital
Undergraduate or Graduate degree – MBA preferred
Experience in leading and negotiating deals and leading deal teams - Proven track record leading M&A transactions, Investments, and strategic partnerships
Team player, pro-active and action oriented, anticipates needs, is assertive, and is highly accountable
Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels and teams across the organization
Deep expertise in valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring
Strong knowledge of the technology and/or digital media ecosystem; adtech experience a plus
Exceptional executive presence and ability to influence at the C-suite and Board level
Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills and judgment
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
Demonstrated success in prior roles in their career
Strategic thinker
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
Parental leave
Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter
Around 13 paid holidays per year
Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
The Trade Desk has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (49)
2023 (38)
2022 (39)
2021 (31)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$257.5MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBridge BankHermes Growth Partners
2021-07-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-09-21IPO
2016-05-09Debt Financing· $125M
Leadership Team
Jeff Green
CEO
Mitch Waters
SVP - Southeast Asia, India, Australia & New Zealand
Recent News
2026-01-06
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2026-01-05
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