Director, Corporate Development & Ventures

MongoDB

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NYSan Francisco, CAAustin, TX
Salary
$143,000–$282,000 / yr
Posted
13 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $228k
This role $212k
$126k most similar roles pay here $305k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $194,375–$260,712 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $228k for comparable roles.

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About MongoDB

MongoDB is a leading American software company that develops and provides commercial support for a popular, source-available document database. Designed to handle unstructured and structured data natively, its platform is purpose-built for modern cloud applications, analytics, and AI experiences.

MongoDB currently has 287 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,500–$209,000 across 104 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Corporate Development & Ventures

MongoDB is seeking a Director of Corporate Development & Ventures to lead its inorganic growth strategy by independently originating, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions and strategic investments. This role involves working closely with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, and Finance to inform critical decisions that shape MongoDB’s position in the data infrastructure and AI ecosystem. The ideal candidate has 8-12+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital, with a proven track record of leading multiple M&A transactions end-to-end. Key responsibilities include owning transaction processes from initial engagement to close, building valuation models, conducting thorough diligence, and driving decision-making efficiently. The role also entails mentoring junior team members, improving execution speed and consistency, and contributing to the scaling of the Corporate Development function while maintaining high quality standards.

What you'll do

  • Own M&A and investment processes from initial engagement to close.
  • Independently build and test valuation, structure, and strategic rationale for deals.
  • Convert market insights into actionable opportunities with the Ventures team.
  • Mentor junior team members through direct involvement in high-stakes deals.
  • Ensure transactions are well-understood, structured, and executed at a high level.
  • Improve speed and consistency of execution across the Corporate Development team.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital.
  • Proven track record of leading multiple M&A transactions independently.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to make decisions under time pressure and incomplete data.
  • Ability to engage credibly with technical leaders while maintaining a clear business perspective.
  • Direct, low-ego leadership style focused on driving outcomes and raising quality standards.
  • Experience in building and scaling corporate development functions to handle multiple transactions simultaneously.

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