2026 MBA University Graduate - Manager, Corporate Development at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program and graduating between December 2025 – June 2026
  • Understanding of core Accounting/Finance concepts and general acquisition/investment workflow/process
  • Ability to build financial models, including valuation work
  • Strategy development and internal communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • External facing communication and relationship management skills
  • Understanding of software development and architecture (plus)
  • Understanding of legal aspects related to transaction work (plus)

Responsibilities

  • Partner with internal partners to develop strategic investment themes and assess potential acquisition and investment opportunities
  • Identify product gaps, evaluate build/partner/buy options, and collaborate on target selection
  • Conduct comprehensive, meticulous analyses to influence decision-making, including industry TAM, competitive landscapes, customer overlaps, as well as valuation and financial models
  • Coordinate all aspects of the M&A process (e.g., due diligence, data rooms, internal approvals/updates), M&A integration workstreams/handoff
  • Establish a robust understanding of new customer segments, industry trends, market positioning, and emerging companies
  • Develop external network of industry specialists to bring outside-in knowledge of market trends and opportunities

Skills

M&A
Due Diligence
Financial Modeling
Valuation
Market Analysis
Competitive Landscape
TAM Analysis
Strategic Investment
Data Rooms
Integration Planning

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$668.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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