Senior Director of Corporate Development, Mondelēz International

$174.1-287.3k

+ Bonus program & long-term incentive program

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

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Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

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Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Be an early applicant

$174.1-287.3k

+ Bonus program & long-term incentive program

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Company mission

To empower people to snack right.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Significant experience in an investment bank, private equity, venture capital or corporate development group. Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with aggressive timelines. The ability to effectively plan, prioritize, execute and follow-up in a timely manner and anticipate problems and roadblocks
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Consumer industry experience preferred
LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Effective in leading, influencing, motivating and achieving goals through formal and informal channels. Flexibility to manage projects across time zones and adapt certain approaches to different cultures and working styles. Comfortable performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing internal and external resources
GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET: Willingness to challenge assumptions and the status quo to help establish best practices and leading M&A capabilities as a team
INTEGRITY: Integrity and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies and external regulations

What the job involves

You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and negotiating acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and start-ups in current and new business. You will also manage the assessment and valuation of new business opportunities and lead a team of managers
Lead all aspects of transaction execution including project management, due diligence and valuation, negotiation, documentation. You will work closely with business teams, internal functional experts (e.g. legal, accounting, tax, etc.), and outside advisors to support execution
Shape M&A strategy and opportunity identification. You will collaborate across the company to help assess and prioritize M&A transactions that best align with corporate strategy and growth objectives. In addition, you will draw conclusions from various sources to make recommendations that contribute to the success of our inorganic growth initiatives
Support post-acquisition integration by ensuring that cross-functional teams are executing on their respective M&A integration plans
Create, deliver and present high-quality presentation materials and recommendations to senior leaders and decision makers
Build a high-performing Corporate Development team. You will also recruit and develop talent, drive our talent agenda and develop and guide a team of managers

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats, such as Oreos, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone and Sour Patch Kids.

It's all about creating delicious products that millions of people enjoy every day, and the company combines iconic brands with deep consumer insights to stay ahead of changing tastes. Because of this, its work doesn't just stop at snacks; it invests in innovation, research, and sustainability to keep improving and growing.

In 2025, the company opened a Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, complete with high-tech kitchens and over 50 expert chocolate tasters. At the same time, it's also beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes across its candies, responding to consumer demand for more natural ingredients. It's a smart step in the right direction and one that shows Mondelēz isn't just keeping up, but shaping the future of snacking.