Corporate Development & Investor Relations Manager

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement benefits with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a skilled individual for the role in Corporate Development & Investor Relations. You will handle M&A processes, build financial models, and manage investor relations with institutional investors.

The ideal candidate possesses 5-7 years of experience in investment banking or corporate development, exceptional communication skills, and a strong understanding of AI technologies. The position requires leadership in strategic projects and collaboration with senior executives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development.
• Track record of running deal processes end-to-end.
• Strong financial modeling skills including complex deal structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute M&A processes from origination through close.
• Build and maintain financial models for acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Manage investor relations workflows.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A execution

Project management

Communication skills

Investor relations experience

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

About the role

In Corporate Development & Investor Relations, you will operate at the intersection of Applied Intuition’s most strategic external activities – M&A, capital markets strategy, and investor engagement. You are a self‑starter who can run complex processes end‑to‑end with minimal oversight, from sourcing and executing acquisitions to managing relationships with the world’s most sophisticated institutional investors. You will report to the Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations and work directly with Applied Intuition’s CEO, CFO, and senior leadership to shape the company’s capital strategy and drive transactions that accelerate our mission to build physical AI that moves the world.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Lead and execute M&A processes from origination through close, including target identification, financial modeling, due diligence coordination, deal structuring, and negotiation support across domestic and cross‑border transactions
• Build and maintain financial models for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including scenario analysis, transfer pricing mechanics, and milestone‑based equity structures
• Manage investor relations workflows, including maintaining the company’s investor CRM, preparing executive briefing materials, and coordinating outreach to existing and prospective investors across sovereign wealth funds, crossover funds, long‑only managers, and growth equity firms
• Draft and refine investor‑facing materials, board presentations, and internal investment memos that distill complex strategic and financial information into clear, concise narratives
• Serve as a key point of contact for external advisors, including legal counsel, bankers, and consultants, ensuring processes stay on track and deliverables meet Applied Intuition’s standards
• Support pre‑IPO capital markets readiness, including cap table management, investor allocation strategy, and benchmarking against public and private market comparables
• Build and maintain internal tools, automations, and AI‑assisted workflows to improve the efficiency and scalability of corporate development and IR operations
• Partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Finance, Product, and Engineering leadership to evaluate strategic opportunities and support integration planning
• Contribute to ad‑hoc strategic projects and analyses as needed to support the CEO, CFO, and broader corporate development and investor relations function

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 5‑7 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, or corporate development and investor relations at a high‑growth technology company
• Track record of running deal processes end‑to‑end, with direct experience in M&A execution, financial due diligence, and transaction structuring
• Strong financial modeling skills, including comfort with complex deal structures, JV economics, and multi‑scenario analysis
• Experience in or meaningful exposure to investor relations, capital raises, or public/private capital markets strategy
• Demonstrated AI fluency – you have built internal tools, vibe‑coded applications, or designed AI‑assisted workflows, not just used off‑the‑shelf AI products
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce tight, executive‑ready materials and operate comfortably alongside senior leadership and high‑profile external stakeholders
• Strong project management instincts, with the ability to drive multiple complex work streams simultaneously in a fast‑paced, low‑structure environment
• Comfort operating across international deal contexts, including cross‑border transactions and engagement with global investors

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with deep‑tech business models, including autonomy, robotics, simulation, and defense
• MBA

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the location listed is: $165,000 USD to $200,000 USD annually.

We are an in‑office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.