Senior Director, Corporate Development

at Pinterest

Palo Alto, San Francisco, New York, United States

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

Role Summary:

As Senior Director of Corporate Development at Pinterest, you will play a critical leadership role within the Business & Corporate Development team. Reporting to the VP, you will drive Pinterest’s inorganic growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and executing mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnerships to advance the company’s mission and growth objectives.

This leader should have expertise in translating strategic rationale for M&A transactions into executable plans and implementing go-to-market strategies to effectively integrate company acquisitions, realize synergies, track post-acquisition performance, and deliver on Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) in alignment with the Investment Thesis.

This is a highly visible role with regular engagement with the Pinterest Executive Team including the CEO, CFO, CRO, and CTO, and their respective teams.

What you'll do:

Partner with the VP to refine and communicate Pinterest’s corporate development strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals and product roadmaps.
Lead all phases of the M&A and strategic investment lifecycle, including industry landscape analysis, target identification, diligence, financial modeling, valuation, negotiations, and close.
Guide cross-functional teams in evaluating and executing deals.
Identify and develop relationships with target companies, entrepreneurs, VCs, and investment banks; track relevant trends/market intelligence.
Develop and present detailed investment memos and recommendations to the executive team and board.
Cultivate a high-performing, inclusive, and ethical team culture with a commitment to development and employee engagement.
Support ongoing improvement of deal processes, tools, and governance in partnership with the VP.
Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, judgment, and alignment with Pinterest’s values.

What we're looking for:

12+ years of experience in corporate development, strategic investments, or related roles, ideally within high-growth technology or consumer internet companies.
Demonstrated track record leading all phases of M&A transactions—from strategy and sourcing through execution and integration.
Deep analytical and financial modeling skills; comfort with complex valuation, deal structuring, and scenario analysis.
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence senior leaders.
Strong communication skills: able to build trust, deliver compelling executive presentations, and navigate sensitive negotiations.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams; people management experience preferred.
Integrity, sound judgment, and adherence to company values.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per month.

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$256,291—$448,509 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.