Manager of Corporate Development @ Workday in Pleasanton, CA

VC Stack; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack in Pleasanton, California is seeking a Corporate Development Manager responsible for driving transactions such as acquisitions and investments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in corporate development or investment banking, with strong financial modeling skills.

This role involves supporting the transaction process, performing valuation analyses, and coordinating with various teams. The position offers a 50% hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar.
• Strong financial modeling and M&A valuations experience.
• Proven ability to craft operationally focused financial models.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end transaction process from idea to execution.
• Identify and qualify new targets from various sources.
• Perform financial modeling and valuation analyses.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A valuations

Corporate development

Investment banking

Accounting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About The Team

Workday’s Corporate Development team is responsible for driving Workday’s inorganic growth strategy through the execution and integration of compelling acquisition and strategic investment opportunities in the company’s core, adjacent and potentially new market sectors. The team partners closely with Workday’s executive team, product strategy, GMs, and various vertical and functional leads to evaluate, analyze and execute the company’s global M&A and strategic investments.

About The Role

The Corporate Development Manager will support transaction activities such as identifying, evaluating and executing public and private company acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments and other critical initiatives. They must exhibit collaboration and coordination skills with both external parties and internal teams. They should be an organized self-starter who can think critically and demonstrate strong financial modeling skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end transaction process from idea to business case to deal execution and integration.
• Identify and qualify new ideas and potential targets for Workday from internal and external sources.
• Coordinate a cross-functional deal team within Workday and serve as a point of contact to target company management and advisors.
• Perform extensive financial modeling and valuation analyses.
• Prepare presentations to be reviewed with our executives and deal committees on a regular basis.
• Assist in refining playbooks that incorporate prior experiences and industry best practices across all key work streams.
• Create, track and maintain a pipeline of transactions across the businesses.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or a similar level of experience and skills; experience with the technology sector / SaaS preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in financial modeling and M&A valuations.
• 5+ years of expertise in crafting detailed, operationally focused financial models.
• Extensive experience in the development of detailed valuation analyses; strong accounting skills and understanding of key operational metrics.

Other Qualifications

• Proficiency in crafting detailed, operationally focused financial models and performing detailed valuation analyses; strong accounting skills and understanding of key operational metrics.
• Ability to distill target diligence findings into key value drivers; identify and assess key issues and model/value opportunities and risks.
• Mature personality and experience working with senior leadership; ability to build relationships quickly and cultivate trust at all organizational levels.
• Self‑starter capable of working independently while managing numerous simultaneous priorities.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong writing skills and outstanding communication skills with the ability to craft clear, succinct presentations for top‑level company executives.
• Strong attention to detail and highly accountable with demonstrated ability to follow through.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree.
• Open to 50% flex‑hybrid reporting to our Pleasanton, CA HQ offices.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.