Corporate Development Associate

Job Mobz•San Francisco, CA

3d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Employer.com is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Corporate Development Associate to drive growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and new business opportunities. The firm is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing mid-market software businesses, generally in the $50–$100 million transaction range. This hands-on role involves originating and evaluating opportunities, executing transactions, and working directly with executive leadership. The ideal candidate has experience with startups and SaaS businesses, has closed deals, and is ready to take on significant accountability. The Associate will identify, evaluate, and source potential acquisitions, particularly SaaS, AI-driven, and emerging technology businesses. The role leads financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and transaction processes through closing. It also includes assessing strategic and operating potential, developing stakeholder relationships, supporting post-acquisition integration and value creation, and monitoring market trends. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Compensation is $130,000–$160,000 base per year, plus annual bonuses tied to deals closed. Equity is open for discussion.

Requirements

4–6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development at a fund or PE-backed company, or a senior business development role with direct M&A exposure.
Experience in software or technology M&A is strongly preferred for investment banking candidates.
Experience working with or evaluating SaaS businesses, including understanding recurring revenue models, SaaS metrics, and valuation.
Startup experience and demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
Strong knowledge of AI technologies and comfort using AI to optimize workflow.
Experience with financial modeling, business valuation, due diligence, and transaction analysis.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
Comfort working directly with founders, executives, and senior leadership.
Experience evaluating early-stage and growth-stage technology businesses.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with post-acquisition integration and operational value creation.
Experience in software or technology M&A.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets, focusing on SaaS, AI-driven businesses, and emerging technology companies.
Build and maintain an acquisition pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and market research.
Lead financial analysis, business valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring.
Assess targets based on financial performance, technology, product-market fit, growth potential, and strategic alignment.
Develop relationships with founders, investors, investment bankers, and other key stakeholders.
Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute Employer.com's M&A strategy.
Lead negotiations and coordinate transactions from initial outreach through closing.
Evaluate ways to leverage AI and automation within existing and prospective portfolio companies.
Collaborate with internal teams on post-acquisition integration and value creation.
Monitor SaaS, AI, and startup market trends to identify emerging investment opportunities.