Coursera - VP, Corporate Development
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Requirements
• 12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related fields • Proven track record of leading and negotiating end-to-end transactions in a corporate context • Experience in business development and strategic partnerships strongly preferred • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis skills • Exceptional communication and executive presence, with experience engaging C-level stakeholders and Boards • Experience in technology, edtech, or AI-related sectors
Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership • Identify and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities aligned with Coursera’s long-term strategy, particularly in AI, enterprise learning, and global expansion • Partner closely with the CEO, CFO, and Strategic Planning to shape and refine corporate strategy through a corporate development lens • Translate strategic priorities into actionable deal pipelines • Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including sourcing, valuation, structuring, negotiation, diligence, and closing • Drive complex negotiations with senior executives, founders, and advisors • Develop and apply a rigorous corporate development framework to assess opportunities and risks • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate closely with FP&A, Strategic Planning, Legal, Product, and Business Unit leaders to ensure alignment and execution readiness • Support integration planning in partnership with internal stakeholders to maximize deal value • Provide clear, data-driven recommendations to executive leadership and the Board • Team Leadership • Build, mentor, and lead a small, high-impact corporate development team • Foster a culture of analytical rigor, speed, and strong judgment
Benefits
• At Coursera, we’re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners ready to shape the future of education. You’ll help build global programs and tools that power online learning for millions turning bold ideas into real impact. People who thrive here are customer-first builders who move fast, simplify ruthlessly, and iterate relentlessly on the metrics that matter. • We’re a globally distributed team and let you choose the best way you work, whether it's from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space near you. Our virtual hiring and onboarding make it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere. If you’re ready to make a global impact, scale unique products exclusive to Coursera, and expand your career horizons, apply below. • Salary range: $300K - $350K base + bonus + equity • A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set and internal equity. • #LI-GM1
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