Director, Corporate Development
Lead M&A and strategic partnership efforts to shape and execute Elastic's inorganic growth strategy.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 9 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Director of Corporate Development at Elastic is responsible for driving the company's inorganic growth strategy through end-to-end management of mergers and acquisitions, including sourcing, due diligence, and integration. This role requires strong financial modeling and negotiation skills, along with a background in investment banking or corporate development, ideally within the technology sector. It is suited for a seasoned professional with a strategic mindset and the ability to navigate complex business environments. The position involves collaboration with executive leadership, emphasizing cross-functional teamwork.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 5, 2026. Last confirmed on Elastic's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
- Starts above 44% of 333 comparable director management roles we track (median $200,000 across 132 companies).
- financial modeling appears in 0.2% of 887 comparable director management roles; Negotiation appears in 0.1% of 887 comparable director management roles.
Quick facts
- Is the Director, Corporate Development role remote?
- It's hybrid — Elastic expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Elastic lists $192,300–$304,200 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 6–10 years of relevant experience for this Director, Corporate Development role.
- Where is the role based?
- Elastic is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: M&A, Negotiation, corporate development, financial modeling.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Elastic targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Director, Corporate Development role at Elastic.
From the original posting
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
What is The Role
What You Will Be Doing
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Conduct comprehensive market assessments to identify suitable acquisition targets. Evaluate industry trends that influence the company's growth strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather valuable market insights.
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Develop financial models to project future cash flows and revenue impacts for potential acquisitions. Analyze the historical financial performance of target companies to guide strategic decision-making.
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Lead the entire M&A process, from sourcing potential deals to negotiating and closing transactions. Conduct thorough due diligence to identify risks and evaluate synergies.
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Drive post-merger integration planning in coordination with functional stakeholders, ensuring deal value is captured
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Prepare and present materials for executive and board-level audiences
What You Bring
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6–10 years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, growth equity, or corporate development at a leading technology company. Successful track record of executing M&A transactions
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Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills; deep experience with negotiation and deal structuring
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Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a dynamic environment
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Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex analyses clearly and concisely
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High degree of intellectual curiosity and business judgment
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MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.
These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.
An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.
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