Manager, Corporate Development
At a glance
Manager-level Investment & Corporate Development role at Disney. Burbank · full-time · $155,000–$189,400 base.
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What you'll do
- Assess and carry out acquisitions, business sales and joint ventures, while shaping new business opportunities
- Work with business-unit and corporate senior leaders on transactions and other growth decisions
- Lead projects early and help shape strategic choices through analysis and execution
What you bring
- An MBA is required for this role
- At least four years in investment banking, private equity or corporate development at a major media and entertainment company
- Strong accounting, finance, financial modeling, valuation and problem-solving abilities
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who brings finance skills and an interest in business and media and entertainment. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and mentor junior colleagues. The position is based in Burbank, California.
From the employer
Job Posting Title:
Manager, Corporate DevelopmentReq ID:
10145556Job Description:
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 who 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: Combination of Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, merger of Star India with Viacom18
- Divestitures: A+E Global Media, Endemol Shine, FoxNext Games, Fox’s 22 Regional Sports Networks
- Investments: Minority stakes in WEBTOON, Epic Games, Premier Lacrosse League
What You Will Do
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 an 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
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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $155,000.00 to $189,400.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:
Corporate Development & Corporate PlanningJob Posting Primary Business:
Corporate InnovationPrimary Job Posting Category:
Corporate Planning (Including M&A)Employment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-03-18