Senior Director, Corporate Development

What we do

We are seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to play a leading role in shaping The Trade Desk’s growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investments. This role will report directly to the head of corporate development and work closely with the senior leadership team to identify, evaluate, and execute inorganic growth opportunities that align with the company’s strategic vision.

• Strategy & Pipeline Development
• Partner with executive leadership to define and prioritize inorganic growth areas
• Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities
• Transaction Execution
• 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
• Partnership Development
• Collaborate with product and business development leaders to structure and advance strategic partnerships
• Ensure alignment between corporate development initiatives and business unit priorities
• Integration Leadership
• 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
• Team Building & Leadership
• Build and help manage a lean, high‑performing corporate development team
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative, results‑driven culture

• 12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree – MBA preferred
• Experience in leading M&A transactions, Investments, and strategic partnerships – proven track record
• Team player, pro‑active and action oriented, anticipates needs, is assertive, and 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
• Strategic thinker

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only :
In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock‑based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.

The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales‑based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents,…