Senior Manager – Corporate Development

Senior Manager Corporate Development

Fulltime Position

Palo Alto - Hybrid

Salary Range: $150k-$170k Bonus

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager Corporate Development to support strategic growth initiatives. This role will focus on investor engagement evaluating acquisition opportunities and executing M&A transactions while working closely with leadership finance and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Investor Outreach & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with investors venture capital firms and strategic partners

• Support fundraising initiatives investor communications and presentations

• Prepare investor materials updates and reports

2. M&A Strategy & Execution

• dentify and evaluate potential acquisition targets aligned with each business units and overall company strategy

• Lead due diligence processes including financial operational and market analysis

• Coordinate with legal finance and external advisors during sourcing and transactions

• Support deal structuring negotiations and closing activities

• Market & Competitive Analysis

3. Conduct market research to identify industry trends growth opportunities and competitive landscape

• Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for leadership

4. Program & Stakeholder Management

• Manage multiple corporate development initiatives simultaneously

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance Legal Product Operations)

• Track progress timelines and deliverables across projects

5. Financial Modeling & Analysis

Build and maintain financial models for valuation forecasting and scenario planning

• Analyze financial statements and key performance indicators of target companies

• Assess targets cost and revenue synergies to craft integration plan

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Economics or related field (MBA preferred)

• 5 years of experience in Corporate Development Investment Banking Private Equity or Strategy Consulting

• Strong understanding of M&A processes valuation methodologies and financial modeling

• Experience working with investors fundraising or deal execution

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technology or high-growth startup environments

• Familiarity with cross-border transactions

• Strong network within investment or startup ecosystem

Key Skills

• Financial Modeling & Valuation

• Due Diligence & Deal Execution

• Strategic Thinking

• Stakeholder Management

• Communication & Presentation Skills