Senior Manager of Corporate Development

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

18 weeks parental leave + 2 weeks

Stock options

WHOOP membership for you and a loved?

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness stipend $500/year

Sleep Performance Program $100 bonus

On-site rooftop views in Boston

Job summary

WHOOP seeks a Senior Manager, Corporate Development to advance inorganic growth through M&A and strategic partnerships. You will partner with senior leaders to map markets, source targets, and build buy/partner recommendations, translating priorities into actionable opportunities.

You will lead cross-functional due diligence, develop sophisticated financial models, and prepare concise materials for executives and the Board to drive strategic value creation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience evaluating and executing M&A transactions.
• Strong financial modeling, DCF, and valuation skills.
• Experience with integration planning post-transaction.
• MBA or equivalent advanced finance degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A deal execution from evaluation to closing.
• Develop long-term financial and valuation models.
• Spearhead due diligence with cross-functional teams.
• Identify growth opportunities via markets, products, partnerships.
• Prepare board-ready investment theses and recommendations.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A due diligence

Strategic analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Valuation

LTV modeling

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

• We are looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Development to help advance the inorganic growth strategy at WHOOP through M&A and strategic partnerships
• This individual will work closely with senior executives and leaders across the company to identify and evaluate opportunities that accelerate the mission and long-term strategic priorities of WHOOP
• Drive Deal Execution: Lead key aspects of M&A, strategic investment, and partnership processes from initial evaluation through execution, including market mapping, target sourcing, financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, approval materials, closing, and integration planning
• Partner with senior executives and Product leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable market landscapes, target universes, and build/buy/partner recommendations
• Develop and maintain a prioritized pipeline of acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities, including proactive sourcing and outreach to prospective targets
• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial analysis and valuation, including discounted cash flow analysis, precedent transactions, comparable companies, accretion/dilution analysis, unit economics, and business case modeling
• Build sophisticated long-term financial and capital models to assess potential transactions, new growth initiatives, and capital allocation decisions
• Lead cross-functional due diligence processes in partnership with Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders, synthesizing findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership
• Develop rigorous quantitative and qualitative assessments of strategic growth initiatives, including new markets, technologies, products, and business lines, in close partnership with Corporate Strategy and other cross-functional teams
• Prepare clear, decision-oriented materials for senior executives and the Board, articulating investment theses, key risks, valuation considerations, strategic rationale, and potential impact on long-term value creation
• Play a lead role in transaction negotiations and structuring, developing perspectives on key economic and strategic terms and helping drive transactions toward successful outcomes
• Support post-transaction integration planning to ensure strategic objectives, operating priorities, and value-creation opportunities are clearly defined and executable
• Operate as a business athlete across WHOOP, serving as a flexible resource across the organization and applying financial analysis, strategic thinking, and project leadership to high-priority initiatives and complex business problems beyond the traditional scope of Corporate Development

Benefits

• Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
• Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
• Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you’re eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
• WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
• Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
• It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
• Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.

The ideal candidate will have proven skills in financial modeling, strategic assessment, and M&A due diligence, along with the curiosity and strategic thinking needed to identify important factors that may never fit on a spreadsheetThis role requires someone who can move fluidly between high-level strategy and detailed transaction execution, develop strong perspectives with imperfect information, and effectively collaborate with senior stakeholders across WHOOP and the broader technology, healthcare, and investment ecosystemsStrong strategic judgment and the ability to identify the most important qualitative and quantitative factors when evaluating opportunities with incomplete informationDemonstrated experience evaluating and executing M&A transactions, strategic investments, or similarly complex strategic initiativesExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to distill complex information into clear insights and actionable recommendationsExperience managing complex, cross-functional workstreams and driving processes forward in fast-moving environmentsUnparalleled work ethic, intensity, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to grow and develop in a fast-paced, high-performance environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the executive presence to effectively engage senior leaders, external executives, investors, advisors, and other stakeholdersA track record of taking ownership, operating with a high degree of autonomy, and successfully driving negotiations and complex projects to completionA proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to identify what needs to be done, take initiative, and drive work forward with limited oversight, combined with a team-first, positive mindset and willingness to help7+ years of relevant experience across corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or related roles, with meaningful transaction experienceExperience in healthcare, consumer subscriptions, technology, or adjacent industries is preferredMBA preferredStrong understanding of the end-to-end M&A process, including sourcing, diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, negotiation, closing, and integration planningDeep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, unit economics, LTV modeling, and investment/business case developmentAt WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment