VP of Corporate Development - Braze
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
Overview: The VP of Corporate Development will play a pivotal role in driving Braze’s strategic growth initiatives. This executive will lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate development, strategic planning, and financial analysis, particularly within the SaaS and technology sectors. This role reports directly to the SVP of Growth and will work closely with the executive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Develop and execute the corporate development strategy to support the company's growth objectives.
- Identify and evaluate potential M&A targets, strategic investments, and partnership opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals.
- Deal Sourcing and Management:
- Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of M&A transactions and strategic investments.
- Manage the end-to-end deal process, including due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and integration.
- Develop and maintain relationships with investment banks, venture capital firms, and other key stakeholders.
- Market and Competitive Analysis:
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the executive team.
- Financial Analysis and Modeling:
- Perform detailed financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario planning for potential transactions.
- Prepare and present investment memos and board presentations.
- Cross-functional Leadership:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, product, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of corporate development initiatives.
- Lead post-merger integration efforts to ensure the successful realization of deal synergies.
- Team Development:
- Build and lead a high-performing corporate development team.
- Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, with a focus on the SaaS and technology sectors.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and executing M&A transactions and strategic investments.
- Strong financial acumen and experience with financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and team management experience.
Working Conditions:
- This role may require occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and due diligence activities.
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $260,000 and $286,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $400,000 and $440,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune’s 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.
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