Sr. Dir, Corporate Development

DIRECTV is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Development to support the company’s strategic growth initiatives through mergers & acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships. This role will lead and support transaction activities across the full deal lifecycle while partnering closely with Corporate Strategy and cross-functional teams to evaluate and execute opportunities that strengthen DIRECTV’s market position.

This senior-level role requires a strategic thinker with deep transaction experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex analyses and deal processes. The Senior Director will play a key role in developing the company’s M&A pipeline, evaluating potential targets, and driving transaction execution from initial screening through closing.

The ideal candidate brings an investment banking or similar transaction background, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

Here’s what you’ll do:

M&A Transaction Execution

• Lead mergers & acquisitions and strategic investment opportunities across the full transaction lifecycle including screening, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across business units to align on deal rationale, strategic fit, and execution priorities.
• Develop detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess potential transactions and investment opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional deal teams across finance, legal, product, operations, and technology to drive transaction evaluation and execution.
• Prepare and present investment materials and executive-level presentations for senior leadership and key decision forums.
• Manage external advisors including investment banks, consultants, and legal partners throughout transaction processes.
• Identify and evaluate potential revenue, cost, and operational synergies associated with potential transactions.

Opportunity Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Identify and screen potential acquisition targets, partnerships, and investment opportunities aligned with DIRECTV’s strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain an active pipeline of potential M&A opportunities through industry research, market mapping, and relationships with external advisors.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies across the media, entertainment, and connectivity ecosystem.

Strategic Analysis

• Partner closely with the Corporate Strategy team to evaluate long-term growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and scenario modeling to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Support development of strategic recommendations and business cases for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategy.
• Demonstrated experience executing complex M&A transactions from initial evaluation through closing.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, comparable analysis, transaction analysis, synergy modeling).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in media, telecommunications, technology, or digital platforms.
• Experience within a corporate development or strategy team at a large operating company.
• MBA or advanced degree.

May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer’s proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the contiguous United States. #LI-Remote

A career with us comes with big rewards:

DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTV's 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONES: $162,593 - $295,113

Low (N1): $162,593 - $243,789

Mid (N2): $171,150 - $256,620

High (N3): $188,265 - $282,282

Top (N4): $196,823 - $295,113

Click HERE to review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.

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