Amazon
Senior Corporate BD Manager, Corporate Business Development
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Description
Amazon is seeking a talented, analytical and strategic thinker to support our global warrants portfolio, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives within Corporate Business Development (CorpBD). CorpBD is part of a centralized Corporate Development team and is responsible for generating, managing, and executing some of Amazon's most complex and high impact partnership engagements. This includes managing relationships and negotiations which may be non-standard in nature, need a centralized advocate, and/or have broader implications to multiple Amazon business teams. You will be required to handle multiple projects and wear multiple hats that may span a variety of business areas including retail services, digital media, advertising, web services, and other new business initiatives. You will be forward-thinking and effectively negotiate terms and manage relationships that benefit Amazon and our customers.
This key role will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon, and you will need to work collaboratively with internal management teams to identify emerging use-cases, support and expand key partnerships, and align roadmaps as well as thoughtfully structure partnerships with derivative investments, and current trends around public and private financial markets. We dive deep and provide thoughtful analysis, but are curious, adaptable and action-oriented, focused on quickly gaining enough context to enable informed decision-making.
Ideal candidates have an entrepreneurial spirit, experience incubating new programs and bringing them to scale, and strong cross-functional skills to run programs across a diverse set of businesses, industries, and teams. Candidates must be willing to roll up their sleeves to solve complex problems by working effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving while simultaneously being a leader and pacesetter. They will have a deep understanding of financial markets, partnerships, and derivative investments; including the ability to drive due diligence and valuation analyses, spearhead term sheet and deal negotiations, and create and present strategic documents and transaction recommendations.
A day in the life
Act as a subject matter expert on derivative investments and trends
Identify appropriate opportunities through interaction with senior internal business leaders and through organic growth
Evaluate opportunities and risks in a diverse set of partnerships and transactions
Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts and transaction execution
Manage relationships with portfolio companies and work closely with the CEOs/founders pre- and post-transaction to open up business development opportunities for the companies with Amazon
Collaborate with internal Amazon teams to identify emerging use-cases, evangelize portfolio companies, and align roadmaps
Work across stakeholder teams who advise and support decisions and deals
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
5+ years of professional or military experience
5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience developing, leading, negotiating and executing corporate and/or business transactions
Experience developing and executing on GTM strategies that are large in scope
Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals
Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence others internally and externally
Preferred Qualifications
MBA
Experience owning and driving large-scale cross-functional programs
Proven experience in corporate development, corporate business development, investment banking, or venture investing in a corporate or financial services environment
History of successfully completing high-impact negotiations and transactions
Effective and collaborative communication and writing skills, with the ability to customize approach for a variety of audiences ranging from senior executives to junior resources
Self-starter who demonstrates grits and excels in technically demanding, fast-paced, and fluid environments
Ability to prioritize multiple stakeholders and projects with limited resources
Strong attention to detail and bias for action in times of ambiguity
Successful track record working with a diverse set of companies, ranging from early-stage to growth companies to large public companies.
Bias for action and ability to work independently with ambiguity toward stated goals with minimal oversight
Ability to demonstrate creative and analytical thinking
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Amazon is seeking a talented, analytical and strategic thinker to support our global warrants portfolio, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives within Corporate Business Development (CorpBD). CorpBD is part of a centralized Corporate Development team and is responsible for generating, managing, and executing some of Amazon's most complex and high impact partnership engagements. This includes managing relationships and negotiations which may be non-standard in nature, need a centralized advocate, and/or have broader implications to multiple Amazon business teams. You will be required to handle multiple projects and wear multiple hats that may span a variety of business areas including retail services, digital media, advertising, web services, and other new business initiatives. You will be forward-thinking and effectively negotiate terms and manage relationships that benefit Amazon and our customers.
This key role will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon, and you will need to work collaboratively with internal management teams to identify emerging use-cases, support and expand key partnerships, and align roadmaps as well as thoughtfully structure partnerships with derivative investments, and current trends around public and private financial markets. We dive deep and provide thoughtful analysis, but are curious, adaptable and action-oriented, focused on quickly gaining enough context to enable informed decision-making.
Ideal candidates have an entrepreneurial spirit, experience incubating new programs and bringing them to scale, and strong cross-functional skills to run programs across a diverse set of businesses, industries, and teams. Candidates must be willing to roll up their sleeves to solve complex problems by working effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving while simultaneously being a leader and pacesetter. They will have a deep understanding of financial markets, partnerships, and derivative investments; including the ability to drive due diligence and valuation analyses, spearhead term sheet and deal negotiations, and create and present strategic documents and transaction recommendations.
A day in the life
Act as a subject matter expert on derivative investments and trends
Identify appropriate opportunities through interaction with senior internal business leaders and through organic growth
Evaluate opportunities and risks in a diverse set of partnerships and transactions
Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts and transaction execution
Manage relationships with portfolio companies and work closely with the CEOs/founders pre- and post-transaction to open up business development opportunities for the companies with Amazon
Collaborate with internal Amazon teams to identify emerging use-cases, evangelize portfolio companies, and align roadmaps
Work across stakeholder teams who advise and support decisions and deals
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
5+ years of professional or military experience
5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience developing, leading, negotiating and executing corporate and/or business transactions
Experience developing and executing on GTM strategies that are large in scope
Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals
Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence others internally and externally
Preferred Qualifications
MBA
Experience owning and driving large-scale cross-functional programs
Proven experience in corporate development, corporate business development, investment banking, or venture investing in a corporate or financial services environment
History of successfully completing high-impact negotiations and transactions
Effective and collaborative communication and writing skills, with the ability to customize approach for a variety of audiences ranging from senior executives to junior resources
Self-starter who demonstrates grits and excels in technically demanding, fast-paced, and fluid environments
Ability to prioritize multiple stakeholders and projects with limited resources
Strong attention to detail and bias for action in times of ambiguity
Successful track record working with a diverse set of companies, ranging from early-stage to growth companies to large public companies.
Bias for action and ability to work independently with ambiguity toward stated goals with minimal oversight
Ability to demonstrate creative and analytical thinking
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.