Director, Corporate Development & Ventures

Job Summary

MongoDB is hiring a Director of Corporate Development & Ventures to partner with senior leadership to shape and execute our inorganic growth strategy, including leading critical M&A and strategic investment activity.

About the Role

You will be expected to independently originate, evaluate, and execute transactions—quickly, rigorously, and with sound judgment. You will work closely with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, and Finance to inform decisions that shape MongoDB’s position in data infrastructure and the AI ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transactions That Matter
  • Own M&A and investment processes end-to-end, from initial engagement through close
  • Build and pressure-test valuation, structure, and strategic rationale independently
  • Run tight, focused diligence processes across technical, product, commercial, and financial dimensions
  • Drive decisions forward—without creating unnecessary process or delay
• Set the Standard for Execution
  • Bring structure and clarity to complex, ambiguous situations
  • Identify what matters quickly and focus the team accordingly
  • Ensure transactions are well-understood, well-structured, and executed at a high level
  • Raise the quality bar for how decisions are made across the function
• Convert Market Insight into Action
  • Work closely with the Ventures team to identify actionable opportunities from a strong, continuously refreshed pipeline
  • Maintain a precise understanding of the competitive and technological landscape
  • Act decisively when conviction is high
• Operate Effectively with Senior Stakeholders
  • Partner directly with Product and Engineering leadership on strategic fit and integration
  • Work with Finance and Legal to structure and close transactions efficiently
  • Communicate clearly and concisely with executive leadership
• Build Leverage for the Function
  • Mentor junior team members through direct, hands-on involvement in deals
  • Improve speed and consistency of execution across the team
  • Contribute to building a function that can scale without losing quality

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital
• Led multiple M&A transactions end-to-end and can do so with limited oversight
• Comfortable being the most experienced and accountable deal operator in the room
• Demonstrates consistently strong judgment, particularly under time pressure and incomplete information
• Holds a high bar for analytical rigor, but knows when to make decisions without perfect data
• Engages credibly with technical leaders while maintaining a clear business perspective
• Direct, low-ego, and accountable—focused on outcomes, not process
• Motivated by building and operating at a high-performing standard, not maintaining one

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $143,000—$282,000 USD
• Other Benefits: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings