Corporate Development Analyst
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Posted on:
18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were a global team of over 400 people working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to help developers builders and creators bring their ideas to life with speed and simplicity by providing a cloud data platform that makes open-source databases search streaming and application infrastructure easily accessible to everyone.
The Role:
Are you tired of writing investment memos about the next big thing only to watch from the sidelines At Aiven we dont just map markets; we change them. We are looking for an ambitious Corporate Development Analyst to join our lean innovation-obsessed team. Working directly with our VP of Corporate Development and the Chief of Staff to the CEO you wont be tucked away in a back office. You will be in the room where Aivens growth is defined working in a founder-led environment that values audacity speed and deep technical curiosity.
What Youll Do:
We dont just want an analyst; we want a driversomeone who owns problems and drives them to the finish line. You will be the bridge between Aiven and the most forward-looking founders in the European startup ecosystem.
- Strategic Sourcing: You are Aivens front line. You will initiate dialogues with founders nurturing the partnerships and M&A opportunities that will define our AI-era roadmap.
- Full-Lifecycle Ownership: You wont just screen targets; you will own the commercial rationale valuation and transaction structure design.
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI): M&A is only the start. You will project manage the integration across tech sales and finance to ensure we actually capture the strategic synergies we promised.
- Market Intelligence: You will conduct deep-dive analysis to identify the next wave of innovation informing Aivens platform evolution.
What Were Looking For:
- The Get it Done Together Attitude: We move fast and operate as one team. You thrive in a cross-functional environment where silos dont exist.
- High-Impact Toolkit: You possess a rare blend: ability to build trust with founders and the financial/technical rigor to execute complex M&A.
- Experience: You have 12 years of experience in VC or in-house CorpDev at a tech company. You understand how markets map and how deals close.
- The Aiven Vibe: You are relentlessly curious about AI cloud infrastructure and the startup ecosystem. You can simplify complex strategic concepts for an executive audience in seconds.
Amazing! Whats next:
This is a high-visibility high-impact role designed to accelerate your career. If you think Aiven is the place for you and that our Values align with yours send us your resume and well get in touch!
Global Benefits:
Our global benefits are designed to help you thrive and grow personally and professionally:
- Participate in Aivens equity plan.
- Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy.
- Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
- Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities.
- Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
- Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave as well as Personal Time)
- Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast.
How to Recognize and Avoid Employment Scams:
There has been a rise in fake job postings used by scammers to get personal information. At Aiven all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @ @ or @ domain and all of our interviews are conducted by video call or in person. Our interviews will never occur via text or chat. If youre unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven please dont hesitate to reach out to us at
Equal Opportunities:
Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age gender identity national or ethnic origin religion sexual orientation physical and mental ability marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.
At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at .
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Communication skills
- Crystal Reports
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Relationship Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
- Mobile Applications
About Company
Aiven simplifies cloud data infrastructure management by deploying open-source technologies across multiple clouds, enabling fast and confident creation of next-generation applications.
