企业发展的主管
Head of Corporate Development
我们是谁？
Cohere 是一家以安全为首要任务的企业级 AI 公司。我们构建前沿的基础 AI 模型和端到端产品，旨在解决现实世界中的业务问题。
我们正在为正在构建 AI 系统的企业训练和部署前沿模型。我们认为我们的工作对 AI 的广泛采用至关重要，我们正在寻找希望成为其中一员的人才。
我们对所构建的东西精益求精。我们每个人都负责提升模型的能力以及为客户创造的价值。Cohere 是一个由研究人员、工程师、设计师等组成的团队，他们对各自的专业充满热情。
我们是一家总部位于多伦多的全球科技公司，在伦敦、纽约市、旧金山、蒙特利尔、巴黎、柏林和首尔设有主要办公室。加入我们吧！
随着 Cohere 扩展其企业级 AI 平台，并加速在主权 AI 解决方案领域的领导地位，我们需要一位战略性的企业发展的领导者来推动高影响力的合作伙伴关系、并购（M&A）和长期业务发展。该职位将专注于通过战略联盟、渠道关系和有针对性的收购来扩展 Cohere 的生态系统，以支持我们在监管行业、政府领域和全球市场的增长。
主要职责
并购策略：
- 评估并执行与互补技术的并购或投资，以加强我们的核心平台，特别是在计算基础设施、专业 AI 能力和合规工具方面
- 带领跨职能团队进行尽职调查，确保技术整合的可行性与战略一致性
- 管理并购后的整合，以最大化价值实现和收入协同效应
市场拓展：
- 通过与行业领袖和政府合作伙伴的定向合作，支持进入新的垂直领域和地理区域
- 制定市场进入策略，应对关键国际市场中的监管要求和主权问题
- 创建合作框架，以在高增长领域实现快速扩展
- 与销售和市场团队合作，制定联合的 GTM（走向市场）策略，推动采用率和收入增长
跨职能领导：
- 与产品、工程和法律团队合作，确保交易符合技术能力、伦理 AI 标准和监管要求
- 与财务团队合作，制定稳健的财务计划
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Who are we?
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.
We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.
We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!
As Cohere scales its enterprise AI platform and accelerates its position as a leader in sovereign AI solutions, we need a strategic Corporate Development leader to drive high-impact partnerships, M&A, and long-term business development. This role will focus on expanding Cohere’s ecosystem through strategic alliances, channel relationships, and targeted acquisitions that support our growth in regulated industries, government sectors, and global markets.
Key Responsibilities
M&A Strategy:
- Evaluate and execute acquisitions or investments in complementary technologies that strengthen our core platform, particularly in compute infrastructure, specialized AI capabilities, and regulatory compliance tools
- Lead due diligence processes with cross-functional teams to ensure technical integration feasibility and strategic alignment
- Manage post-merger integration to maximize value realization and revenue synergies
Market Expansion:
- Support entry into new verticals and geographies through targeted collaborations with industry leaders and government partners
- Develop market entry strategies that address regulatory requirements and sovereignty concerns in key international markets
- Create partnership frameworks that enable rapid scaling in high-growth sectors
- Partner with sales and marketing teams to create joint GTM strategies that drive adoption and revenue growth
Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Partner with product, engineering, and legal teams to ensure deals align with technical capabilities, ethical AI standards, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with finance to develop robust financial models and valuation frameworks for partnership and M&A opportunities
- Work with government relations and policy teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and secure strategic government partnerships
Strategic Partnerships:
- Identify and negotiate transformative alliances with key players in our ecosystem, including telcos (e.g., Bell), hardware infrastructure providers (e.g., BUZZ HPC), cloud platforms, and government entities to accelerate Cohere’s go-to-market and sovereign AI deployment capabilities
- Develop partnerships that enable on-premise and edge deployment solutions for customers requiring data sovereignty and regulatory compliance
- Leverage relationships with enterprise software vendors and data platforms to enhance North’s enterprise-grade AI offerings
Qualifications
Experience:
- 12+ years in corporate development, strategic partnerships, or investment banking at a technology company, with proven experience in AI, SaaS, or enterprise software
- Demonstrated success in closing partnerships and M&A deals that drove significant revenue growth or strategic market access
- Experience with sovereign AI deployments, regulatory compliance (CTA, export controls), and government partnerships
Skills:
- Strong negotiation and deal-structuring ability with experience in complex, multi-stakeholder agreements
- Extensive network in AI/enterprise tech ecosystems, including telcos, hardware providers, and government entities
- Analytical rigor with expertise in financial modeling, market sizing, and valuation analysis
- Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Deep understanding of current AI regulatory landscape and compliance requirements
Track Record:
- Experience executing M&A transactions that successfully integrated complementary technologies and accelerated growth
- History of building and scaling strategic partnerships that delivered measurable revenue impact and market expansion
- Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and secure government/enterprise partnerships
Why Join Cohere?
- Impact: Shape Cohere’s growth trajectory through high-impact deals that position us as the leader in sovereign enterprise AI
- Autonomy: Build Corporate Development from the ground up in a company with a clear vision and strong market momentum
- Culture: Collaborative, innovative environment focused on responsible AI development and deployment
- Growth: Opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology, strategic partnerships, and global market expansion
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT COHERE ENJOY THESE PERKS:
- A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
- RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
- Annual enrichment benefits:
Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
- Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
HOW AND WHERE WE WORK:
- Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.
- For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
- For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
- Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12a6IrLdF3kI2nonKSr4tiFuz18rLQbaeYV-JM9L4o9Q/edit, and we will work together to meet your needs.
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