We are Outbrain.

We’re one of the world’s largest content recommendation platforms, delighting audiences with engaging, personalized content recommendations while serving as the primary engagement partner and platform for the world’s top digital media companies. 

Prestigious digital media companies around the world trust Outbrain as their primary engagement partner and platform, predicting user engagement and attention through AI.

We give Brand advertisers the tools to reach a huge and highly engaged audience in the most trusted editorial and premium environments. Outbrain works with the world’s top advertiser Brands as well as many of the world’s largest media properties, including CNN, Washington Post, NY Post, MSN, Daily Mail, Fox News, Vox and many thousands more, reaching 1 Billion unique visitors monthly, supporting free journalism around the world.

In Outbrain’s Strategy & Corporate Development team, we shape the company’s strategy and identify & pursue strategic investments, acquisitions and partnerships.

Outbrain is seeking an analytical, strategic and highly proactive professional to join the Corporate Development team as Associate, Corporate Development.

 A day in the life

As part of our team, you will play a key role in developing our strategy and in evaluating and executing on M&A and strategic partnerships initiatives.
You will conduct industry research, develop financial models and analyze investment opportunities. 

You will engage in strategic discussions with senior internal and external stakeholders (potential partners, start ups, VCs and investment bankers), building strong relationships and gaining trust. In this dynamic role, you will be an analytical and entrepreneurial thinker with a commercial twist, who can make convincing, information-based arguments, demonstrating a strong bias for action. 

This role requires a high degree of autonomy and self-direction, particularly given the dynamic nature of the role and our ecosystem - a positive approach, appetite for constant development and a “today not tomorrow” mindset are a must.

Role Mission:

Help Outbrain grow exponentially by providing in-depth analysis and insights which promote the expansion of our offering for users, media owners and marketers - organically and inorganically

• Partner with business units to evaluate and drive internal thinking on strategic and inorganic growth opportunities
• Identify opportunities which support Outbrain’s strategic priorities through interaction with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investment bankers, and organic pipeline generation
• Support long term financial and strategic planning process
• Develop financial models to assess the valuation and risk characteristics of potential investments and transactions
• Act as a subject matter authority on market analysis, financial analysis, deal structuring, and valuation
• Support deal flow process from term sheet signature to integration
• Evaluate opportunities and risks in potential investments
• Support pre-investment due diligence efforts
• Measure the performance of acquired businesses and track results relative to investment models

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related analytical field, MBA - an advantage
• 2-5 years of demonstrated ability in investment banking, VC, PE, corporate development, strategy, finance, or management consulting
• Excellent spreadsheet and presentation software capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tech savviness and experience
• Experience in media and/or Adtech environments is an advantage

• Track record of analyzing data to drive insightful recommendations which lead to business growth
• Owning market research, business analysis, and managing projects across complex and diverse stakeholder groups
• Working with cross-functional teams to support designing business cases, creating data models, and collecting primary research
• Leading from the front; proactively identifying areas of opportunity and threat, providing insights which guide strategic decision making, and being the trusted internal expert on surrounding ecosystems
• Outstanding problem solving abilities, analytical skills, and business judgment
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic working environment -  juggling tasks with an ability to self-prioritize critical projects
• Energetic and proactive, always one step ahead, able to balance some management guidance with self-direction
• Organized; approaching work in a structured and methodical way, ensuring that projects get executed on time and to expectation
• Collaborative; a natural at working inside and across teams in a fast-growth, startup environment
• Comfortable considering and communicating contractual, technical, financial and business points with internal and external stakeholders

More than snacks!

• Nearby parking place is available 
• Short walking distance from Sapir train station
• Expand your toolbox with our mentorship program and internal learning tools
• Dog friendly office 
• Follow your passions, visit the music and game rooms 
• …and of course a fully stocked kitchen!

We Recommend #LifeAtOutbrain

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Did you know "trust" is one of our core values? We apply this value to our day-to-day by working collaboratively on a global scale. With managers and teammates often sitting in other countries and time zones, we value communication, patience, and open-mindedness to all cultural backgrounds. We encourage all ideas, and everyone gets a seat at the table!

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our  Employee Resource Groups –employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change. From OB Green (environmental), OB WE (women empowerment), OB Good (charitable initiatives) to OB4E (diversity, equity, and inclusion), you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.

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Hungry for more? Have a closer look at #LifeAtOutbrain exploring our company manifesto, Youtube channel , Outbrain Culture blog and social media channels Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.