Director, Corporate Development and M&A

Position Summary...

Join Walmart as a Director, Corporate Development and M&A, and lead high-impact strategic initiatives that shape the company's future. This is a unique opportunity to drive Walmart's inorganic growth through acquisitions, investments, and partnerships across Walmart U.S., Sam's Club, and Walmart International. As a central leader, you'll serve as the deal lead for all elements of the M&A process, working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

About the Team
Walmart's Corporate Development team is a small, high-performing group that partners with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic M&A opportunities. The team's mission is to drive value through acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and strategic partnerships, supporting Walmart's growth and innovation goals. As a Director, you'll collaborate with business and functional leaders, as well as external partners, to deliver transformative results.

What you'll do...

• Serve as the deal lead for all elements of the M&A process, from strategy formulation to execution and integration.
• Partner with senior leaders across all business units and geographies to develop M&A strategy and identify, assess, and execute acquisitions and investments.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence for potential transactions.
• Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including investment banks, private equity, and venture capital firms.
• Develop and present compelling business cases and recommendations to Walmart's senior leadership.
• Oversee post-close integration and support the realization of deal value and synergies.

What You'll Bring

• Significant experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, with a strong track record in M&A execution.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex transactions and drive strategic recommendations.
• Proven leadership and relationship management skills, with experience engaging senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of influencing decision-making at the highest levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for driving growth and innovation through M&A.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field and 5 years' experience in Merger & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Business Development, or related area OR 7 years' experience in Merger & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Business Development, Engineering, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading cross-functional teams, Led complex multi-faceted relationships with external partners, Led M&A deal teams and negotiated contracts., Master's degree or higher in Business, Engineering, or related field., Merger & acquisition experience in deal execution/management environment

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America