Senior Corporate Development & Investor Relations Manager

GrammarlySan Francisco

23 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

The Opportunity

This high-visibility, high-impact Senior Manager role sits at the intersection of M&A and investor relations. This role sits on the small but mighty Corp Dev + IR team within the Grammarly Finance org, but partners with the executive team and other key stakeholders across the company to formulate and execute M&A strategy.

Here are more specific responsibilities :

Develop acquisition theses and corresponding market analyses for specific acquisition priorities. Build relationships with relevant companies, investors, etc.
Lead business case development for potential acquisitions, owning the deal model and leading valuation / structuring.
Drive deal execution — including LOI / definitive agreement negotiation, due diligence, and integration planning — in concert with other stakeholders. Partner with Strategy & Operations and key functional leaders to stand up integration governance.
Play the leadership role in quarterly and ad hoc BOD and investor reporting.
Support key capital raising / capital structure decision-making.
Forge strong cross-functional partnerships across Grammarly to source and align on strategic priorities and reinforce Corp Dev + IR trusted advisor brand.

Qualifications :

8+ years of M&A transactional experience (e.g. investment banking, consulting, investing), with 2+ years of Corporate Development experience at a technology company. This won’t be your first rodeo.

A strong analytical foundation combined with an intense intellectual curiosity related to technology (especially AI), business strategy, and finance

Experience leveraging generative AI as a force multiplier for research, analysis, and communication

A demonstrated reputation for quality, attention to detail, and initiative

A collaboration mindset, the ability to partner and influence effectively across various departments, and willingness to roll up sleeves to do what needs to be done to make a deal successful

Crisp verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Embodies our EAGER values—is ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable.

Is inspired by our MOVE principles : move fast and learn faster; obsess about creating customer value; value impact over activity; and embrace healthy disagreement rooted in trust.

And please, a sense of humor

Compensation and benefits

Grammarly offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more :

Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)

Disability and life insurance options

401(k) and RRSP matching

Paid parental leave

20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time

Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)

Annual professional development budget and opportunities

Grammarly takes a market-based approach to compensation, which means base pay may vary depending on your location. Our US locations are categorized into two compensation zones based on proximity to our hub locations.

Base pay may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The expected salary ranges for this position are outlined below by compensation zone and may be modified in the future.

United States :

Zone 1 : $172,000 – $237,000 / year

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