VP, Corporate Development

About Coursera Coursera and Udemy are now one company, creating one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms for the AI era. This strengthens our ability to accelerate AI-powered innovation and shape how the world discovers and builds skills at a pivotal moment of change. Read more about the combined company by visiting our blog . Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including AI-powered personalized guide and features, like Role Play and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Coursera recently combined with Udemy to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms. Why Join Us 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. Job Overview: Coursera is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development to serve as a key strategic lever in accelerating the company’s transformation in the AI era. This is a high-impact role for a well-capitalized, ambitious organization looking to deploy capital thoughtfully and aggressively to expand capabilities, enter new markets, and strengthen its competitive position. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, the VP of Corporate Development will lead the evaluation, negotiation, and execution of strategic transactions, including M&A, investments, and partnerships. This leader is supported by a lean, high-performing team. 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 Deal Execution 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 Basic Qualifications: 12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related fields Significant experience within a corporate development function, with a strong grasp of corporate development frameworks and best practices 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 Compensation: 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. 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