Senior Associate, Corporate Development - San Francisco, CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•San Francisco, CA

2d•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 M&A, strategic investments, and commercial partnerships, while contributing to broader go-to-market initiatives. The role owns analysis and defined workstreams with guidance from senior colleagues; appointment level reflects relevant experience and demonstrated capability. IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. Its platform is supported by grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe, and APAC. IREN builds, owns, and operates its data centers using 100% renewable energy.

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 and work 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 the evidence, economics, risks, and decisions required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual performance incentives, and equity programs.
Relocation assistance, as applicable and based on the successful candidate's circumstances.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance: 100% company-paid coverage for employees and 75% company-paid coverage 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.