Corporate Development Associate

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets with a strong focus on SaaS AI-driven businesses and emerging technology companies.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities through proactive sourcing networking and market research.

• Lead financial analysis business valuation due diligence and deal structuring.

• Assess acquisition targets based on financial performance technology product-market fit growth potential and strategic alignment.

• Develop relationships with founders investors investment bankers and other key stakeholders.

• Partner directly with executive leadership to develop and execute M&A strategy.

• Lead negotiations and coordinate transaction processes from initial outreach through closing.

• Evaluate opportunities to leverage AI and automation within existing and prospective portfolio companies.

• Collaborate with internal teams to support post-acquisition integration and value creation.

• Monitor SaaS AI and startup market trends to identify emerging investment opportunities.

Qualifications :

• 46 years of experience in investment banking (software/technology M&A strongly preferred) corporate development at a fund or PE-backed company or a senior business development role with direct M&A exposure

• Must have experience working with or evaluating SaaS businesses including an understanding of recurring revenue models SaaS metrics and valuation.

• Must have startup experience with a demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments.

• Must have strong knowledge of AI technologies and be comfortable using AI to optimize workflow. 

• Experience with financial modeling business valuation due diligence and transaction analysis.

• Strong analytical negotiation and communication skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Comfortable working directly with founders executives and senior leadership.

• Experience evaluating early-stage and growth-stage technology businesses.

• Familiarity with post-acquisition integration and operational value creation.

• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For transparency this role pays $130-160k Base annual bonuses tied to deals closed. Equity up for discussion.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time