Corporate Development Senior Deal Lead
About The Position
Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe. We are building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West. We are seeking a high-performing dealmaker to build and scale our Corporate Development function. You will develop M&A recommendations, execute transactions independently, and shape corporate strategy. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, you will partner with senior executives to execute strategies and deals that accelerate our growth. We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within 50 miles commuting distance of our Los Angeles, New York, Seattle or San Fran hub.
Requirements
- 8+ years of Corporate Development or M&A experience
- Proficiency leading and negotiating a range of M&A transactions including acquihires, asset purchases, and mergers
- Strong domain knowledge of M&A structures, including legal, tax, and accounting implications
- Excellent financial, quantitative, and analytical abilities
- A creative yet pragmatic problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities – you thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment
- Must live within 50 miles commuting distance of our Los Angeles, New York, Seattle or San Fran hub.
Responsibilities
- Partner with our executive team and product leadership to develop M&A strategies
- Drive the end-to-end M&A process, from thesis development through deal close and integration
- Lead external negotiations with expertise in deal structures and tactics
- Develop and present insights on the competitive landscape, industry trends, and emerging business models
- Oversee deal integration, managing cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Finance
- Build a strong external network with founders, venture capitalists, investment banks, and industry partners
Benefits
- Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
- Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Work From Home Support
- Home office setup allowance
- Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
- Care benefits
- Monthly allowance for wellness
- Annual allowance towards Childcare
- Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
- 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary)
- Pension plans internationally
- Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work company leave allowances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
