Director, Corporate Development

Description: eBay's Corporate Development Team is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing the company's strategic acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. This responsibility is company-wide and global. From 2000 through 2005, eBay announced 24 acquisitions for total purchase consideration of approximately $7.5 billion. Of these transactions, eleven were in North America, seven in Europe and six in Asia.
Reporting to eBay's Vice President of Corporate Development, the Director of Corporate Development will play an important role in all aspects of the company's acquisitions and investments. The Director will be involved in identifying prospective target opportunities, performing strategic and quantitative analysis, conducting due diligence, determining appropriate valuation and structure, developing strategy for and conducting negotiations, driving activities to closure, and coordinating with our M&A Integration team. On a typical transaction, the Director will be responsible for all aspects of the transaction and will carry out tasks by managing a cross-functional team involving persons from our Business Units and our Corporate Strategy, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Site Operations, Product Management and Product Development teams.

Qualifications:
o Some of a candidate's experience may be drawn from advisory positions in investment banking, venture capital, legal or consulting firms. Significant work experience in a corporate (as opposed to professional services) environment is highly desired.
o Must also have demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage teams and supervise outside professionals.
o Familiarity with Internet / e-commerce companies is desired.
o Understanding of selling and buying on eBay is a plus.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
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