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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

M&ADue DiligenceFinancial ModelingValuationMarket AnalysisCompetitive LandscapeTAM AnalysisStrategic InvestmentData RoomsIntegration Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this position?

The U.S. pay range for this position is $99,500 -- $201,800 annually, varying by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Is this a remote role or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Corporate Development Manager role?

Required skills include understanding of core Accounting/Finance concepts and acquisition/investment workflow, ability to build financial models including valuation, strategy development and internal communication, project management, and external facing communication and relationship management.

What is the company culture like at Adobe?

Adobe is committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity, believing new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this role?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program graduating between December 2025 – June 2026, with strong finance, modeling, strategy, project management, and communication skills.

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