• 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.
• 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.
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.