Corporate Development Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Identify and assess potential acquisition targets, concentrating on SaaS, AI-driven enterprises, and emerging technology firms.

• Establish and nurture an acquisition pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and comprehensive market research.

• Oversee financial analysis, business valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring.

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

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

• Collaborate with executive leadership to formulate and implement Employer.com's M&A strategy.

• Direct negotiations and manage transaction processes from initial outreach to closing.

• Explore opportunities to leverage AI and automation within portfolio companies.

• Work with internal teams on post-acquisition integration and value enhancement.

• Keep track of trends in the SaaS, AI, and startup markets to identify emerging investment opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in investment banking (preferably in software/technology M&A), corporate development at a fund or private equity-backed company, or a senior business development role with direct M&A exposure.

• Familiarity with or experience in evaluating SaaS businesses, including knowledge of recurring revenue models, SaaS metrics, and valuation techniques.

• Background in startups within dynamic, entrepreneurial settings.

• Strong understanding of AI technologies and proficiency in using AI to enhance workflows.

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

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Capability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Comfortable interacting directly with founders, executives, and senior leadership.

• Experience in evaluating early-stage and growth-stage technology companies.

• Knowledge of post-acquisition integration and operational value creation.

• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonuses linked to successful deals closed.

• Equity options available for discussion.

• Opportunity for remote work.