Job Description

Opportunity:

Walmart is seeking a Director, Corporate Development/M&A, Ecomm reporting directly to the Global Head of Corporate Development.

The position offers the opportunity to join Walmart’s Corporate Development team, which leads the evaluation and execution of all elements of Walmart’s inorganic growth. The Corporate Development team is responsible for all equity-related transactions, including acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and other forms of structured partnerships.

As a Director, Corporate Development you will partner with senior leaders across all business units and geographies throughout the Walmart organization, including Walmart eCommerce, Walmart US, Sam’s Club, and Walmart International, to develop M&A strategy and identify, assess, and execute acquisitions and investments.

You will be the “deal lead” for all elements of the M&A process, including closely engaging with senior leaders across various Walmart businesses and functions and many other stakeholders and participants both internally and externally. You will be a central leader in driving a key area of strategic growth for Walmart.

Job Responsibilities:
 

Partner with other members of Walmart’s Corporate Development/Mergers and Acquisitions team to evaluate and execute acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and other equity-related transactions across all of Walmart’s geographies and businesses, including Walmart eCommerce, Walmart US, Sam’s Club and Walmart International

Collaborate with business partners across Walmart to develop M&A strategy, identify and assess potential acquisition/investment candidates, and drive influence throughout the business units
Lead all transaction-related financial modeling and valuation and analyzes and recommends optimal transaction structures
Create presentations that outline strategic tradeoffs and drive executive decision making
Lead due diligence activities related to domestic and international M&A projects across multiple, cross-functional teams
Mentor and support junior deal team members who assist with sourcing/market research, financial modeling, and diligence
Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics

Desired Skills
 

End-to-end execution and management of complex, multi-faceted deals
Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels and teams across the organization
Strong analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation and broad quantitative analyses and familiarity with accounting, financial and operational metrics
Strategic thinker
Excellent communication, judgment, maturity, and experience working with executives
Team player, pro-active and action oriented, anticipates needs, is assertive, and is highly accountable
 

Requirements

About 10+ years of experience in corporate finance roles including but not limited to Corporate Development, Private Equity/Venture Capital, or Investment Banking

Undergraduate or Graduate degree – MBA preferred
Experience in a leading and negotiating deals and leading deal teams
Demonstrated success in prior roles in their career

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, International Business, or a related field and 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or a related area OR 7 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or a related area. 1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Project ManagementMasters