Senior Director, Corporate Development

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Seattle, WA, USA
Hybrid
269K-431K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • eCommerce • Information Technology • Software • Travel • Generative AI
Helping travelers explore the world. One journey at a time.
The Role
Lead identification and execution of M&A, minority investments, and divestitures. Build business cases for executives and the board, drive due diligence, negotiate terms, and ensure post-deal integration and value realization. Partner with senior leaders and mentor junior Corporate Development team members.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.


Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Senior Director, Corporate Development
Expedia Group is seeking an experienced M&A professional to join our Corporate Development function. This role reports into Senior Vice President leading the function. As part of this role, you will partner closely with our executive team, including the CEO, CFO, Chief Strategy Officer, to identify and execute inorganic opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify compelling inorganic opportunities to accelerate Expedia Group’s strategy, spanning mergers, acquisitions, minority investments, and divestitures

  • Prepare thoughtful, comprehensive and cross-functional business cases to discuss the opportunity with our senior executive team and board of directors

  • Execute transactions, drive due diligence and negotiate key terms

  • Partner with key internal leaders to ensure successful post-deal integration of the target and value realization for Expedia Group

  • Mentor and coach junior members of our Corporate Development team

Experience and Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of M&A experience across reputed investment banking firms or equivalent experience at large public companies

  • Proven track record in leading transactions end to end

  • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills

  • Commercially savvy, with proven ability to think creatively and on the feet

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

  • Experience in travel industry preferred but not mandatory

  • MBA strongly preferred
     

Please note this role is available in Seattle and follows our flexible work model, which requires three in-office days a week.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $269,000.00 to $376,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $430,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.


Benefits and perks

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.


Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.


About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.


Important notice

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.


Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of M&A experience at investment banks or equivalent experience at large public companies
  • Proven track record leading transactions end to end
  • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
  • Commercially savvy with ability to think creatively and on the feet
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in the travel industry
  • MBA
  • Role available in Seattle and requires three in-office days a week

What the Team is Saying

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Expedia Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Travel and wellness reimbursements, employee travel discounts, and flexible stipends are presented as standout perks that add meaningful lifestyle value. Mental-health resources and pet support broaden the package beyond core pay.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave for all parents with additional time for birthing parents, plus adoption, surrogacy, and caregiver support, are highlighted as generous and accessible. Immediate eligibility for parental leave reinforces the family-friendly design.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with inclusive healthcare extending to partners and covering fertility and transgender services. Access to mental-health platforms complements the core medical offering.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
16,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Expedia Group, Inc. is the global travel marketplace with one purpose: to help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. Expedia Group™ connects travelers, partners, and advertisers through its trusted brands, leading technology, and rich first-party data, delivering predictive, personalized experiences that shape the future of travel. Expedia Group’s ecosystem includes three flagship consumer brands – Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and Vrbo® – the largest B2B travel business, and a premier advertising network. Guided by an experienced and passionate global team, Expedia Group helps millions of travelers in more than 70 countries explore the world with confidence and ease.

Why Work With Us

Life at Expedia Group starts with the people and is shaped by how we work together. You’ll join a global community of curious teammates from different backgrounds, locations, and disciplines. Day to day, that means sharing ideas, taking ownership, and solving problems together.

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