Corporate Development (Fintech)

TL;DR

Corporate Development (Fintech): Driving growth through end-to-end M&A project management and strategic partnerships, while actively monitoring market trends with an accent on financial modeling, valuation, and market intelligence. Focus on project managing the entire deal lifecycle, informing long-term product strategy through competitive intelligence, and driving cross-functional alignment for acquisitions.

Location: On-site in San Francisco

Salary: $130,000–$180,000

Company

hirify.global is a configurable identity platform built for businesses in a digital-first world, supporting various use cases like verifying shoppers for Instacart and protecting AI platforms for OpenAI.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for corporate development opportunities, including acquihires and technology companies.
• Build and maintain financial models for potential acquisitions, investments, and partnerships, including scenario and valuation modeling.
• Evaluate strategic fit and partnership opportunities with founding teams, corporate development counterparts, and external advisors.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify trends across identity verification and adjacent sectors.
• Partner with Product & Engineering to assess product capabilities and gaps relative to market opportunities and M&A targets.
• Drive internal alignment across leadership, Finance, Legal, and cross-functional teams throughout diligence and integration processes.

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, venture capital, private equity, or corporate development/strategic finance.
• Strong financial modeling skills (M&A, ROI, market sizing, scenario analysis).
• Exceptional communication skills—comfortable working with internal executives and external counterparties.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
• Curiosity about technology, startups, and market dynamics in the identity verification, security, and compliance space.

Nice to have

• Experience in SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, or data/identity platforms.
• Familiarity with CRM or pipeline management tools for tracking deals.
• Prior experience managing diligence processes and coordinating cross-functional deal execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 3% 401(k) contribution.
• Unlimited PTO and quarterly mental health days.
• Family planning benefits and professional development stipend.
• Wellness benefits.
• Focus on core values and culture for employee satisfaction.