Corporate Development & Partnerships Deal Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Corporate Development & Partnerships Deal Lead (AI): Driving growth for software and financial technology companies through M&A and strategic partnerships, with an accent on shaping hirify.global’s Build, Buy, Partner strategy and leading end-to-end transactions. Focus on leveraging AI tools to enhance market analysis, deal sourcing, execution, and decision making for small and mid-sized businesses.

Location: Hybrid (US - San Francisco, Denver, or New York City metro areas) with required office attendance 2-3 days per week.

Salary: $190,215–$234,599 in San Francisco, CA.

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to grow the small business economy by handling payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR for owners.

What you will do

• Collaborate with product and executive leaders to refine M&A and partnership strategy.
• Apply AI-driven market mapping and data synthesis for deal sourcing and target identification.
• Lead end-to-end transaction processes, leveraging AI for due diligence, financial modeling, and scenario planning.
• Monitor strategic trends and competitive shifts using AI to inform growth strategy.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools for business case development, deal memos, and executive presentations.
• Generate AI-enabled updates to align cross-functional partners throughout deal phases.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, partnerships, investment banking, venture capital, or private equity.
• At least 3 years at a high-growth software or fintech company.
• Proven ability to manage M&A and partnership deals end-to-end, leveraging AI tools.
• Strong product intuition and ability to collaborate with product and engineering teams on strategy.
• Exceptional modeling and analytical skills, with interest in integrating AI to enhance data analysis and forecasting.
• Skilled at distilling complex information into actionable insights and communicating across all levels of the organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Support more than 400,000 small businesses across the country.
• Teams based in Denver, San Francisco, and New York.
• Hybrid work model with required office attendance 2-3 days per week in designated locations.
• Building a workplace that represents and celebrates the customers served.
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.
• Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application procedures.