Corporate Development Associate

Employer.com; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Employer.com is a private equity-backed firm seeking a Corporate Development Associate to drive growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and new business opportunities in software.

The ideal candidate has startup and SaaS experience, with a proven ability to source, evaluate, and close deals in a fast-paced environment, collaborating directly with executive leadership in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in investment banking or corporate development with M&A exposure.
• Experience evaluating SaaS businesses and recurring revenue models.
• Startup experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of AI technologies and workflow optimization.
• Experience with financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction analysis.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate acquisition targets focusing on SaaS, AI, and tech.
• Build a pipeline via sourcing, networking, and market research.
• Lead financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring.
• Assess targets on performance, technology, product-market fit, growth, and strategic fit.
• Develop relationships with founders, investors, bankers, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with executive leadership to execute Employer.com's M&A strategy.
• Lead negotiations and coordinate closing.
• Evaluate opportunities to leverage AI within portfolio companies.
• Collaborate on post-acquisition integration and value creation.
• Monitor SaaS, AI, and startup market trends to identify opportunities.

Skills

M&A experience

SaaS

AI

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Communication

Startup experience

Deal sourcing

Due diligence

Valuation

Job description

We are a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing mid-market software businesses. We move fast, operate with conviction, and look for companies with durable competitive positions in the $50–$100MM transaction range. We are not a growth equity fund chasing the next IPO — we buy businesses.
We operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where individuals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our growth and direction.
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Corporate Development Associate to help drive Employer.com's growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and new business opportunities.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in Startups and Saas, with experience identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions in the technology sector.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can independently evaluate opportunities, and is comfortable working directly with executive leadership.
This is not a passive role. You will originate, not just process. The right person has done this before, has closed deals, and is ready to step into a seat with real accountability and real upside.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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.