Corporate Development Manager

About The Role

Rippling is one of the fastest-growing enterprise software companies in history, with a compound platform covering HR, IT, and Finance across 100+ countries. As our platform scales on an accelerated basis with Rippling AI and our use of AI tools internally, we see opportunities to extend our product offering and reach through M&A.

We treat corporate development — whether product acquisitions or acquihires — as a core strategic function. The team is focused on making the right decision for Rippling and its customers, by evaluating build, buy, and partner strategies across our broad product surface area.

As Corporate Development & Partnerships Manager, you'll work directly with Rippling's SVP of Corporate Development and CFO on the full spectrum of deals that shape our strategic direction. You'll own deal work end-to-end — from initial market mapping and thesis development, to financial modeling, management engagement, term sheet negotiation, legal coordination, and post-close integration planning. This is a deal-execution-heavy role with a high analytical bar. The best candidates will be comfortable building a financial model, drafting a term sheet, presenting a build/buy/partner recommendation to senior leadership, and managing a live diligence process.

Alongside the core Corporate Development work, you'll also own top strategic partnerships for Rippling's IT and Spend products — with the majority of your time focused on Corporate Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 4–8 years of experience in core finance roles including investment banking and private equity. M&A or deal execution experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to own a deal process end-to-end: from sourcing and thesis development through diligence, negotiation, and close.
• Strong financial modeling skills and experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to get deals to the finish line.
• Self-starter with excellent time management, project management, finance and strategy skills.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience working with senior leadership.
• Organized, attentive to detail, and intellectually curious.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity.
• Ability to build and execute strategic deals.
• Strong financial modeling and negotiation skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and attention to detail.