Senior Corporate Development, Manager

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. We want people who are passionate high-performing team players who can take on new challenges and go the extra mile. This is a high-impact role at the center of DigitalOcean’s growth strategy. Reporting to the SVP of Corporate Development Investor Relations, you will lead MA execution end-to-end, develop business cases for acquisitions and new strategic initiatives, and contribute to investor-facing materials where deal or strategic context is needed. You will work directly with executive leadership and cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Finance, and GTM . What You’ll Do: Develop business cases and financial analyses for potential acquisitions, strategic investments, and new organic initiatives, including scenario modeling for capital allocation decisions Lead end-to-end MA execution from initial sourcing through closing in order to expand DigitalOcean’s product capabilities and market reach. Construct complex financial models and valuation analyses to provide data-driven recommendations on potential targets, divestitures, and strategic investments; including modeling funding scenarios and capital structure impact. Orchestrate cross-functional due diligence with Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to identify potential integration risks and validate synergy opportunities. Develop strategically-focused project plans that align departmental goals with long-term business objectives and multi-quarter value add. Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify and prioritize market opportunities that capitalize on emerging customer needs. Support investor relations and board materials where MA, competitive, or strategic context adds value. Optimize internal MA processes and workflows to increase the efficiency and scalability of the Corporate Development function. Guide and mentor junior team members formally and informally to build a high-performing, inclusive culture within the department. What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean: Technical Breadth: A deep understanding of end-to-end MA execution , expert-level financial modeling and valuation , and significant experience in market landscaping/strategic analysis within the technology or cloud sector. The "Human" Element: Advanced Executive Communication skills; the ability to translate complex deal structures into compelling business narratives for senior leadership and board members. Growth Mindset: A desire to learn, an appetite for feedback, and a "leave it better than you found it" attitude. Qualifications: 5-7+ years of investment banking and/or corporate development experience. Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills with the ability to quickly structure and solve complex problems. Experience modeling capital allocation scenarios, including debt financing, lease structures, and build-vs-buy frameworks. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams independently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex deal structures into clear narratives for senior leadership and board audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience in infrastructure software, cloud/datacenter, AI, or capital-intensive technology businesses. Familiarity with public company dynamics, including investor communications and earnings processes. Compensation Range: $138,400.00 - $173,000 *This is a remote role JR: 2026-7613 #LI-Remote Why You’ll Like Working for D ... (truncated, view full listing at source)