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 Employer.com's 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.

• 4–6 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.

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.