Corporate Development Associate

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

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

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

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Assess acquisition targets based on financial performance, technology, product-market fit, growth potential, and strategic alignment.

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Develop relationships with founders, investors, investment bankers, and other key stakeholders.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Must have strong knowledge of AI technologies and be comfortable using AI to optimize workflow.

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Experience with financial modeling, business valuation, due diligence, and transaction analysis.

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Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

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Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.

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

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

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Familiarity with post-acquisition integration and operational value creation.

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Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas