Manager, Corporate Development

Manager, Corporate Development About the Role & Team The Corporate Development group at The Walt Disney Company is a team of approximately ten professionals with backgrounds in media & technology, investment banking, private equity, and consulting, who serve as in‑house advisors to the company’s executive leadership on key inorganic growth opportunities globally and negotiate and execute M&A transactions. The department’s activities and accomplishments have contributed to the growth and success of many of the company’s business units across the Disney Entertainment, Sports, and Disney Experiences segments. Examples of work completed include: Acquisitions: NFL Network, 21st Century Fox, Hulu, BAMTech, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar Joint Ventures: Merger of Star India with Viacom18, combination of Hulu + Live TV and Fubo Divestitures: Fox’s 22 Regional Sports Networks, Endemol Shine, FoxNext Games Investments: Minority stakes in Epic Games, Professional Lacrosse League, WEBTOON Key Responsibilities As the manager you will play a key role in evaluating and executing acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, and developing new business opportunities. The position entails extensive interaction with business unit and corporate senior management and provides early project leadership responsibility. Managers develop excellent quantitative and qualitative problem‑solving skills while building a rich base of knowledge within the media and entertainment industry from a “principal” perspective. Managers gain exposure to the executive decision‑making process and have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of The Walt Disney Company. Required Qualifications & Skills Excellent record of academic and professional achievement Strong accounting, finance, modeling, valuation, and problem‑solving skills Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills A team‑oriented attitude and enthusiasm for mentoring junior team members A passion for both business and media & entertainment Required Education MBA Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of experience at a top‑tier investment bank, private equity, or comparable corporate development group within a major media and entertainment company Compensation & Benefits The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $139,200.00 to $186,600.00 per year. The base pay offered will be determined by internal equity and may vary based on candidate qualifications, geographic region, and other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, along with medical, financial, and other benefits dependent on the level and position offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr