Corporate Development Associate

Company Description

We are a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing mid-market software businesses. We move fast, operate with conviction, and look for companies with durable competitive positions in the $50–$100MM transaction range. We are not a growth equity fund chasing the next IPO — we buy businesses.

We operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where individuals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our growth and direction.

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Corporate Development Associate to help drive Employer.com's growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Startups and Saas, with experience identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions in the technology sector.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can independently evaluate opportunities, and is comfortable working directly with executive leadership.

This is not a passive role. You will originate, not just process. The right person has done this before, has closed deals, and is ready to step into a seat with real accountability and real upside.

Job Description

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets, with a strong focus on SaaS, AI-driven businesses, and emerging technology companies.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities through proactive sourcing, networking, and market research.

• Lead financial analysis, business valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring.

• Assess acquisition 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 directly with executive leadership to develop and execute Employer.com's M&A strategy.

• Lead negotiations and coordinate transaction processes from initial outreach through closing.

• Evaluate opportunities to leverage AI and automation within existing and prospective portfolio companies.

• Collaborate with internal teams to support post-acquisition integration and value creation.

• Monitor SaaS, AI, and startup market trends to identify emerging investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in investment banking (software/technology M&A strongly preferred), corporate development at a fund or PE-backed company, or a senior business development role with direct M&A exposure

• Must have experience working with or evaluating SaaS businesses, including an understanding of recurring revenue models, SaaS metrics, and valuation.

• Must have startup experience, with a demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

• Must have strong knowledge of AI technologies and be comfortable 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.

• Comfortable working directly with founders, executives, and senior leadership.

• Experience evaluating early-stage and growth-stage technology businesses.

• Familiarity with post-acquisition integration and operational value creation.

• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For transparency, this role pays $130-160k Base + annual bonuses tied to deals closed. Equity up for discussion.