Senior Manager, Corporate Development

Summary

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with deal execution and M&A strategy in a hands-on manner - develop our M&A strategy and playbook lead diligence & negotiation of transactions as well as post-merger integration activities

• Developa deep understanding of companies and trends in the Insurtech space through research and analysis synthesize findings and recommendations and share regular updates with the leadership team

• Developand maintain a network of industry contacts VCs and investment bankers to identify industry trends and proactively build pipeline

• Lead a cross-functional team involving Product GTM Finance Legal People IT and outside counsel during live deals to ensure timely closing

• Lead advanced financial modeling and valuation for software transactions.

• Partner with VP/Director on strategy and negotiation prep.

• Drive day-to-day due diligence activities

• Define integration plans and assist with post-close execution

You will be a great addition to the team if you have:

• 46 years in investment banking with corporate development experience in scaled software/SaaS strongly preferred.

• Strong end-to-end M&A execution experience and getting deals done.

• Exceptional modeling valuation and communication skills.

• Comfortable networking externally and preparing Board-level materials.

• Prior experience leading all aspects of an acquisition multiple deals a plus

• Strongskills in strategic and quantitative analysis project management coupledwith strong communication and presentation skills

• Deeply curious master researcher passionate about technology and SaaS

• Provenability and willingness to learn and understand emerging trends in the Insurtech landscape

• Use AI/data tools to improve process efficiency.

• Property & Casualty insurance understanding will be prioritized.

• Bachelors required; MBA preferred.

Disability Accommodations and Guidewires Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to If things do not go as hoped we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy e-mail to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days.

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage innovate and grow efficiently. We combine digital core analytics and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540 insurers in 40 countries from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600 successful projects supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration localization and innovation.

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Guidewire Software Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and believe that a diversity of perspectives abilities and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color ancestry religion sex national origin citizenship marital status age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where its applicable to the position.