VP, Corporate Development

JustAnswer

. Proactively identify and create M&A, strategic partnership, and other inorganic growth opportunities .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in identifying, negotiating, and closing M&A transactions and strategic partnerships, with a strong ability to evaluate market dynamics and create value through strategic insights. Proven capability to operate across the full transaction lifecycle while building relationships with key stakeholders, including CEOs and Board members.

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M&A Transaction LifecycleStrategic Partnership DevelopmentValuation and DiligenceStakeholder EngagementAI Business Model Influence

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Hard Skills

M&A TransactionsValuationNegotiationMarket Dynamics EvaluationStrategic Fit AnalysisRisk AssessmentTransaction StructuringPortfolio ManagementFinancial AnalysisOperational Strategy

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConcise CommunicationAutonomy in Fast-Moving Environments

Industry Keywords

Strategic TransactionsInorganic Growth OpportunitiesDigital Business ModelsMarketplace ModelsB2C Business ModelsB2B Business ModelsMulti-Channel Business Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively identify and create M&A, strategic partnership, and other inorganic growth opportunities
Build and leverage relationships to create access to strategic conversations
Lead opportunities from thesis and relationship development through valuation, diligence, negotiation, structuring, and close
Partner closely with the CEO and executive team on strategic transactions
Evaluate market dynamics, strategic fit, value-creation potential, and risk
Translate insights from strategic partners, investors, and the broader market into recommendations about strategy, positioning, portfolio, and value creation
Develop and execute high-value partnerships that expand capabilities, distribution, market access, product offering, or strategic options
Strengthen Pearl’s market positioning with sophisticated external audiences
Identify operating metrics, capabilities, portfolio decisions, and initiatives that improve competitive position and long-term value
Coordinate financial, operational, and strategic work required for transaction readiness and diligence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated track record of personally identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing significant M&A transactions and strategic partnerships
Clear evidence of individual contribution to transaction outcomes
Ability to operate across the full transaction lifecycle, including sourcing, valuation, diligence, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and close
Experience developing and pressure-testing strategic transaction theses, including strategic fit, market dynamics, value-creation potential, and risk
Demonstrated success building and leveraging relationships with strategic partners, investors, and industry leaders
Experience partnering directly with founders, CEOs, Board members, and senior leadership teams
Experience with AI and understanding of its influence on business models, competitive positioning, strategic value, and market positioning
Experience with digital, marketplace, subscription, B2C, B2B, or multi-channel business models strongly preferred
Ability to communicate concisely with CEOs, Boards, strategic partners, and investors
Ability to operate effectively with autonomy in fast-moving, founder-led environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive workplace
AI disclosure and informed consent regarding AI use during the hiring process