**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned strategic leader with deep experience in M&A and investment execution, looking to drive inorganic growth for a m
Work type: remote
Location: United States
Salary: $300,000 – $350,000/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned strategic leader with deep experience in M&A and investment execution, looking to drive inorganic growth for a mission-driven global education platform as it expands its AI-powered product suite. **Key highlights** You will serve as a core architect of Coursera’s growth strategy, reporting directly to the CFO and working with the executive team to source, evaluate, and lead high-stakes transactions that shape the future of online learning. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Possess 12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity with a track record of leading complex, end-to-end deal processes. - Demonstrate strong financial acumen and the ability to apply rigorous valuation frameworks to assess risks and opportunities in the AI and ed-tech sectors. - Thrive in collaborative environments, effectively partnering with executive leadership to translate long-term corporate goals into actionable, high-impact deal pipelines. - Are an effective team builder who can mentor and manage high-performing analysts while maintaining speed and analytical rigor.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 197 million registered learners as of December 31, 2025.
Coursera partners with over 375 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 generative AI-powered features like Coach, 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
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
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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