Hiring: Senior Associate, Corporate Development Company: Kiteworks Location: San Mateo, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:37:40 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, SaaS About the job Experience: •3+ years of relevant transaction, investment, or M&A-related experience, including exposure to evaluating technology businesses. Backgrounds may include investment banking, private equity, venture capital, venture debt, corporate development, transaction advisory, or consulting with significant M&A or diligence exposure. Required Skills: •This is a hybrid role with at least three days a week in our San Mateo office, with occasional travel to meet target management teams. •Lead research and identify acquisition opportunities to support the company’s growth, including market mapping across geographies and strategic/technology focus areas, and participate in outreach and initial discussions with targets •Own detailed financial and operational models, as well as other analyses on prospective acquisition targets •Take ownership of virtual data room (VDR) review and analysis, including developing deep familiarity with all diligence materials, understanding key data points and disclosures, identifying risks and value drivers, and proactively flagging issues and follow-ups to internal stakeholders •Manage due diligence workstreams including communication with targets, sellers, and third-party advisors and engagements with internal Kiteworks teams •Contribute to drafting and reviewing terms and agreements with prospective targets, including term sheets and purchase agreements •Draft high quality written reports, memoranda, and presentation materials for the executive team, investors, and Board of Directors, including slides that accurately reflect deal status, diligence findings, and recommendations with strong attention to detail •Present recommendations and findings on calls and in meetings, on both overall Corporate Development activity and specific projects, to senior audiences including the CEO and executive team Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree; finance, accounting, economics, or a technical field – a plus •Strong attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to review, synthesize, and analyze large volumes of information in virtual data rooms and other diligence materials. •Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and confidently with C-Level executives and external counterparties •Expertise in Microsoft Excel and advanced financial modeling with ability to dive into technical issues as needed •Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating without direct supervision •Software industry experience, especially at a SaaS/subscription company – a plus •Hands-on experience building AI Agents and AI-driven workflows – a big plus •The values that define us •Execution – We deliver results with focus, ownership, and consistency. Our teams take initiative, solve challenges proactively, and continuously optimize how we work to create meaningful impact for our customers. •Transparency – We communicate openly and clearly, ensuring stakeholders have the information they need to make informed decisions. We foster a culture of trust, welcome feedback, and embrace accountability in everything we do. Compensation: •$160,000 - $175,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Base pay is only one part of Kiteworks competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!