Adobe
2025 MBA Intern - Corporate Development (Acquisitions)
Adobe, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
Adobe generated ~$19B revenue in FY 2023 and has completed ~$10B in strategic acquisitions since 2018. Our Corporate Development team identifies, sources, evaluates, and executes Adobe's inorganic growth strategy, including acquisitions and investments. Much of our time is spent with Adobe's business unit VPs and Product Managers, but we also work closely with the Corporate Strategy team on big picture projects from the Adobe executives.
What You'll Do 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 What You'll Need to Succeed
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 Project management skills External facing communication and relationship management skills Understanding of software development and architecture is a plus Understanding of legal aspects related to transaction work is a plus
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $37.00 -- $50.00 hourly. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate for your job location during the hiring process.
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other's employees.
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
Adobe generated ~$19B revenue in FY 2023 and has completed ~$10B in strategic acquisitions since 2018. Our Corporate Development team identifies, sources, evaluates, and executes Adobe's inorganic growth strategy, including acquisitions and investments. Much of our time is spent with Adobe's business unit VPs and Product Managers, but we also work closely with the Corporate Strategy team on big picture projects from the Adobe executives.
What You'll Do 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 What You'll Need to Succeed
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 Project management skills External facing communication and relationship management skills Understanding of software development and architecture is a plus Understanding of legal aspects related to transaction work is a plus
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $37.00 -- $50.00 hourly. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate for your job location during the hiring process.
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other's employees.