Corporate Development Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Corporate Development Lead (Fintech): Driving inorganic growth strategy by identifying, structuring, and executing acquisitions and managing fundraising efforts with an accent on M&A lifecycle and investor relations. Focus on developing investment theses, executing complex financial transactions, and scaling the venture portfolio.

Location: On-site in New York City, United States

Salary: $244K – $279K + 20% annual bonus + Equity

Company

hirify.global is rebuilding financial infrastructure by enabling the instant movement of any asset via blockchain technology for the world's leading financial institutions.

What you will do

• Own the full M&A lifecycle, from developing investment theses and sourcing targets to leading cross-functional diligence and closing deals.
• Lead end-to-end equity fundraising processes, including preparing investor materials, managing data rooms, and controlling the timeline.
• Maintain strategic relationships with current and prospective investors and provide regular updates between raises.
• Scale hirify.global Ventures by sourcing and recommending early-stage venture investments aligned with strategic priorities.
• Provide market intelligence on competitors and emerging opportunities to the CEO and CFO to inform strategic planning.
• Establish repeatable corporate development processes, templates, and frameworks for sourcing and integration.

Requirements

• Must be based in New York City for on-site work.
• Demonstrated track record of executing and closing M&A or investment transactions.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and valuation frameworks.
• Proven ability to own a fundraising process end-to-end with minimal oversight.
• 7+ years of work experience, typically in Banking, PE, VC, or Corporate Development at a fast-growing fintech.
• Required: A default-to-AI mindset, including experience building agents and vibe-coding apps.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, or the fintech space.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with base salary, 20% annual bonus, and equity.
• High-impact role reporting directly to the CFO and supporting the CEO.
• Entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ownership and autonomy as an individual contributor.
• Direct involvement in the digital asset ecosystem through hirify.global Ventures.