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Uber · 21 hours ago

Director, Corporate Development

Uber is a leading technology company seeking a Director of Corporate Development. In this high-impact leadership role, you will lead strategic acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to drive Uber's inorganic growth across its global business lines.

LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
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Responsibilities

Architect and Drive Inorganic Growth: Set the strategic direction for Uber's inorganic growth across Mobility, AV, Delivery, and Freight, partnering with senior operating leaders to identify and secure acquisitions that deliver durable competitive advantage
Direct End-to-End M&A Execution: Lead the full M&A lifecycle, owning deal strategy, prioritization, and outcomes while directing complex cross-functional teams through due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and closing
Define Investment Standards: Establish the rigorous investment bar by driving clear business cases, advanced valuation methodologies, and capital allocation frameworks, focusing specifically on long-term shareholder value creation
Advise Executive Leadership: Serve as a critical senior advisor to executive leadership, leading high-stakes investment discussions, surfacing critical trade-offs and risks, and maintaining accountability from initial sourcing through post-close value realization

Qualification

Corporate DevelopmentM&A ExecutionFinancial LiteracyInvestment BankingPrivate EquityVenture CapitalValuation MethodologiesCapital Structure AnalysisGlobal PerspectiveStrategic ThinkingRelationship Building

Required

10+ years of professional experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or venture capital, with a significant focus on the technology sector
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

Preferred

MBA or Advanced Degree: From a top-tier global institution
Proven M&A Track Record: Demonstrated experience leading and closing large-scale, complex transactions in a fast-paced, global environment
Exceptional Financial Literacy: Mastery of valuation methodologies, three-statement modeling, and capital structure analysis
Operating Experience: Previous experience within a high-growth technology platform, providing a nuanced understanding of product-led growth and marketplace dynamics
Strategic Breadth: Ability to move fluidly between high-level strategic thinking and granular execution/operational details
Global Perspective: Experience navigating cross-border transactions and diverse regulatory environments

Benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
You will also be eligible for various benefits

Company

Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.

H1B Sponsorship

Uber has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (830)
2024 (796)
2023 (684)
2022 (954)
2021 (750)
2020 (638)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$35.56B
Key Investors
William AckmanPayPalToyota Motor
2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2025-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-01-01Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B

Leadership Team

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Dara Khosrowshahi
CEO
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Prashanth Mahendra -Rajah
Chief Financial Officer
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