> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4020171-corporate-development-deal-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4020171-corporate-development-deal-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Corporate Development Deal Lead - **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc. - **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $187,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software Applications, Prompt Engineering, Mixed Reality - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4225CEF77B284DA982D5F2DA6E27E668/job/ ## About the Role 9. 5+ years of experience in a mix of investment banking, consulting, venture capital, corporate strategy, private equity, or corporate development, in the technology industry 10. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Math) 11. Experience driving workstreams within transaction processes (e.g., owning diligence workstreams, leading valuation analysis, coordinating cross-functional inputs) for M&A, investments, or strategic partnerships 12. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work effectively across teams, including with stakeholders, to gather inputs and drive alignment on analyses and deliverables 13. Demonstrated analytical skills, including building and interpreting financial/valuation and other quantitative analyses (e.g., operating models, comps/precedents, valuation analysis) 14. Demonstrated understanding of technology, with the ability to engage product and engineering partners on product/technical roadmaps and translate into business implications, 15. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 16. Experience executing M&A transactions or strategic investments in a technology company, including due diligence and deal structuring 17. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 18. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies 19. Familiarity with the competitive landscape across AI, enterprise software, mixed reality,, or consumer internet markets ## Description The Meta Corporate Development team supports Meta's long-term strategy by evaluating and executing strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, minority investments, and other transactions. We are hiring a Corporate Development Manager to work closely with deal leads, integration, and cross-functional partners to assess opportunities, run key analyses, and support end-to-end deal execution.In this role, you will contribute across the transaction lifecycle - helping develop deal rationale, build and refine financial models, coordinate diligence workstreams, and prepare executive-ready materials. You will join a small, collaborative, fast-paced team; a successful candidate will have experience translating complex information into structured recommendations, managing multiple workstreams, and taking initiative on analyses with minimal direction - able to translate complex strategic and technical information into structured recommendations, learn quickly, and operate with high ownership under guidance from the Corporate Development team., 1. Analyze and understand Meta's strategic objectives, as well as industry trends to identify, recommend and pursue companies/technologies that can meet those objectives 2. Drive transaction execution across M&A, minority investments, and strategic partnerships, owning diligence workstreams, workplan tracking, and preparation of materials 3. Build and own financial analyses (operating, valuation, synergy models) to inform deal decisions 4. Prepare executive-ready materials (briefing documents, internal memos, presentations) that synthesize strategic rationale, risks, and key diligence findings 5. Develop strategic and market perspectives by creating industry landscapes, competitive maps, and investment theses aligned to Meta's strategic priorities 6. Engage and align cross-functional partners (Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Integration) 7. Monitor trends in relevant technology markets 8. summarize emerging themes, companies, and potential opportunities for the broader team