Senior Associate, Corporate Development - San Francisco, CA

VetJobs•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate / Senior Associate, Corporate Development will work closely with the Head of AI Ecosystem to help shape and execute IREN’s strategy across the AI ecosystem as the company scales its AI Cloud business. The role combines market research, financial analysis, and hands-on execution across mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and commercial partnerships, while contributing to broader go-to-market initiatives. The successful candidate will own analysis and defined workstreams with guidance from senior colleagues; appointment level will reflect relevant experience and demonstrated capability. IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider that delivers large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. The company builds, owns, and operates data centers powered by 100% renewable energy, with a portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe, and APAC.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or technology strategy.
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, with experience assessing companies, business models, or investment opportunities.
Intellectual curiosity about AI and a working understanding of the cloud and AI ecosystem, with the ability to learn quickly and connect technical developments to commercial economics.
Independent judgment, including the ability to structure unfamiliar questions, test assumptions, develop a clear point of view, and revise it as new evidence emerges.
Experience owning analytical projects or defined workstreams, strong attention to detail, and a record of delivering accurate work to deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to turn complex analysis into concise presentations and recommendations.
A proactive, collaborative approach, sound prioritization, and confidence working with colleagues and external counterparties, with good judgment about when to seek guidance.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AI, cloud computing, or enterprise software.

Responsibilities

Research the AI market, including business models, competitive dynamics, and inference economics, and develop evidence-based views on opportunities for IREN.
Assess build, partner, invest, and acquire options by analyzing strategic fit, commercial potential, integration, financial returns, and execution risks.
Source and screen potential partners, investment opportunities, and acquisition targets; build company profiles and maintain a prioritized opportunity pipeline.
Build relationships across the San Francisco AI ecosystem, working with the team to generate market insight, partnership ideas, and investment opportunities.
Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and business cases; test key assumptions and communicate implications for investment and partnership decisions.
Execute defined commercial and financial diligence workstreams and support transaction structuring and execution, coordinating with internal teams and external advisers.
Track priority partner initiatives and performance against agreed objectives, helping colleagues identify opportunities, resolve issues, and advance joint plans.
Work with Engineering, Operations, Product, and Commercial teams on strategic initiatives and go-to-market analysis, translating findings into practical next steps.
Prepare materials for executive and Board discussions on AI strategy, investments, and partnerships, clearly explaining evidence, economics, risks, and decisions required.

Benefits

Base salary and annual performance incentives.
Opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs.
Relocation, as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, 100% company-paid for employees and 75% company-paid for dependents.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Health Savings Accounts when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Financial wellness tools and resources.
Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
Flexible work arrangements.
Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility.
Training and personal development opportunities.
Company events and team-building activities.