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. Key Responsibilities 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 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 Conduct market research to identify industry trends, growth opportunities, and competitive landscape Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for leadership 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 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 target’s cost and revenue synergies to craft integration plan Required Qualifications Bachelor’s 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr