Corporate Development Analyst

About the role

The Corporate Development Analyst plays a crucial role in Kiteworks' growth strategy by evaluating potential acquisition opportunities and contributing to the due diligence process. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, Senior Manager, and Sr. Associate of Corporate Development, this role involves working closely with senior leadership, investors, and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Holistically screen potential acquisition opportunities for compatibility with the company’s inorganic growth strategy
• Develop and maintain detailed financial and operational models, as well as other analyses on prospective acquisition targets
• Contribute to due diligence of target companies by reviewing materials, augmenting and maintaining question lists, building agendas for calls, etc.
• Draft written reports and presentations on Corporate Development team activity for audiences including the executive team, investors, investment bankers, and Board of Directors
• Proactively maintain the Corporate Development pipeline by tracking activities, calls, and KPIs on potential targets
• Build dashboards and AI agents to analyze, track, and report on relevant market developments including competitive behavior, fundraising, and investment activity
• Improve existing systems and processes by leveraging AI automation tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; finance, accounting, economics, or a technical field – a plus
• 2+ years of relevant transaction, investment, M&A or finance-related experience, including exposure to evaluating technology businesses
• Backgrounds may include investment banking, private equity, venture capital, venture debt, corporate development, transaction advisory, strategic finance / FP&A or consulting with significant M&A or diligence exposure
• Strong attention to detail
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and advanced financial modeling
• Hands-on experience building AI Agents and AI-driven workflows
• Self-motivated with a proactive, “can-do” approach, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating without constant direct supervision

Qualifications

• Ability to meet Kiteworks, customer, and/or government security screening requirements for this role

Skills

• Financial modeling
• Due diligence
• Microsoft Excel
• AI automation
• Project management

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000
• Base pay depends on many factors, such as location, education, experience, and skills
• Base pay is only one part of Kiteworks competitive Total Rewards package that includes benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses
• Equity - stock options to share in company success
• Healthcare - 3 Cigna plans (PPO, EPO, HDHP)
• Savings & Retirement - FSA + Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with 100% match (up to $5K), immediate vesting
• Care & Support - One Medical membership + EAP counseling
• Time Off & Flexibility - Unlimited PTO + 10 holidays, 10 work-from-anywhere days
• Perks - Catered lunches + in-office massage days

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000

Schedule

This is a hybrid role: at least three days a week in our San Mateo office, with occasional travel to meet target management teams.