Corporate Development Sr. Manager / Director (M&A)

TL;DR

Corporate Development Sr. Manager / Director (M&A, Data/AI): Leading the definition and execution of inorganic growth strategy through M&A and strategic investment initiatives with an accent on deal execution and strategic advisory for "build, partner, or buy" decisions. Focus on identifying disruptive trends, comprehensive financial modeling, and leading complex global transactions to accelerate product roadmap and market penetration.

Location: Hybrid, Menlo Park, CA, United States

Salary: $208,000–$273,000

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing product company empowering enterprises through its Data Cloud platform with a focus on impact, innovation, and collaboration.

What you will do

• Lead the refinement of M&A strategy, analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and disruptive business models.
• Proactively source, identify, and rigorously screen acquisition, investment, and partnership targets.
• Build and maintain a robust network with VCs, investment banks, founders, and industry contacts for deal flow and market intelligence.
• Lead and manage the entire M&A lifecycle, from initial outreach and business case development through term sheet negotiation, due diligence, and final closing of global transactions.
• Develop and present comprehensive financial models, detailed valuation analyses, and strategic business cases to executive leadership.
• Lead the negotiation of intricate deal terms and definitive agreements, structuring win-win scenarios while protecting company interests.

Requirements

• 10+ years of direct experience in corporate development (high-growth tech), top-tier investment banking (M&A), private equity, or venture capital, with a strong focus on Data, Cloud, and AI technology.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related quantitative field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Proven, successful track record of personally leading and executing multiple end-to-end M&A transactions.
• Exceptional command of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority and possess executive presence for C-suite communication.
• Excellent, rigorous project management and organizational skills to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a culture that's all in on impact, innovation, and collaboration.
• Opportunity for building big, moving fast, and taking technology and careers to the next level.
• Work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO and C-suite, having a defining impact on the Data Cloud.
• Expected to follow company’s confidentiality and security standards for sensitive data.
• Join a fast-growing team scaling to enable and accelerate growth.