Corporate Development & Partnership Director (City of London)

At MediaKind, we are reshaping the future of streaming video with our cloud-native, agile technology that enables customers to rapidly build, deploy, and scale premium streaming experiences. We’re on a mission to transform how the world watches video, making every moment extraordinary, personalised, and valuable for content owners and their consumers.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team that’s redefining how media experiences come to life. Our award-winning products simplify complex operations, enabling customers—from iconic sports brands to innovative broadcasters and content owners—to focus purely on storytelling and growth. By replacing legacy complexity with cloud-connected solutions, we ensure speed, simplicity, and commercial transparency.

We are seeking a Corporate Development and Partnerships Manager, who will play a pivotal role in driving MediaKind’s growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic industry partnerships. This dual mandate involves both the execution of M&A strategies and expanding the reach of MediaKind’s products by fostering key industry relationships.

• Drive strategic identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets, partnerships, and investment opportunities to enhance corporate growth and market positioning.
• Develop and utilise extensive industry networks and analytical tools to source high-quality deals aligned with company objectives.
• Serve as an ambassador to the industry on behalf of MediaKind.
• Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to engage industry leaders and potential partners, fostering relationships that facilitate collaboration opportunities aligned with company strategic objectives.
• Provide structure and organisation to the partnerships organisation by facilitating contract review, assembling presentation decks, and ensuring accountability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and recommend scalable processes and structures that reduce friction in the onboarding and maintenance of strategic partnerships.
• Create robust analyses, including dynamic excel models, to evaluate financial value of prospective partnership or acquisition targets.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an internationally-leading institution.
• Experience: At least 8+ years of work experience, preferably in Consulting, Investment Banking, or Corporate Development.
• Comfortable with ambiguity: Strong ability to navigate uncertain situations without clear “right answers” and provide recommendations supported by concise reasoning and clearly stated assumptions.
• Analytical in nature, but narratively minded: A strong candidate will complement robust, fact-based analysis with the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively with both internal and external parties.
• Action-oriented: Must be a true “self-starter”, setting ambitious goals and laying out clear plans to achieve them.
• Tenacious: As a deal-driven role, there is a requirement for flexibility during periods of high activity.

Location: London, UK

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• MediaKindness Wellbeing Program.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

Here at MediaKind, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where we appreciate the unique skills, capabilities, and perspectives that our people bring. We believe that diverse teams are better for our employees, customers, and our business.

If you’re excited about this position and think you could add value to MediaKind, please apply even if you believe your skills are not a perfect fit for the role.