Corporate Development & Partnerships 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

Ripple is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Ripple is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com

Ripple highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Ripple office), Ripple considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is: 159,000 - 265,000 USD per year(US San Francisco Bay Area)