Corporate Development Lead

Mercury

. Own M&A pipeline tracking and target sourcing .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $162,200 - $202,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in M&A pipeline management, financial modeling, and post-close integration, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and producing high-quality executive materials. Strong analytical skills and clear communication are essential for supporting strategic decision-making and investor relations.

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M&A Pipeline TrackingFinancial ModelingPost-Close IntegrationMarket IntelligenceInvestor Relations

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Hard Skills

M&A DiligenceTarget EvaluationSynergy AnalysisDeal Execution CoordinationData AnalysisAI Workflow DevelopmentKPI ReportingFinancial ModelingPitch Deck CreationBoard Presentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationConstructive DisagreementAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Corporate DevelopmentFintechB2B SaaSBankingPayments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own M&A pipeline tracking and target sourcing
Partner with Product and GTM leadership to identify M&A and strategic partnership opportunities
Run Mercury's Market Intel function and provide competitive and industry intelligence for executive decision-making
Conduct M&A diligence, including financial modeling, target evaluation, synergy analysis, and deal execution coordination
Drive post-close integration by owning the integration plan and cross-functional workstreams
Prepare Mercury's Board of Directors materials with the Head of Corporate Development and executive team
Support investor relations through investor updates, KPI reporting, comps tracking, and ad hoc investor requests
Build fundraising materials, including pitch decks, data rooms, financial models, and investor narratives
Report to the Head of Corporate Development and work with the CEO, CFO, executive team, Product, Engineering, GTM, Finance, People, and Legal

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years of relevant experience
At least 2 years in an in-house Corporate Development seat at a tech company
Direct experience with live M&A deals, including diligence, modeling, and execution
Experience driving post-close integration on the company side
Highly analytical and comfortable with data and financial modeling
Experience using AI to build workflows and scale output
Clear written communication, including producing memos or board-ready slides
Ability to operate across Product, Engineering, and GTM
Ability to constructively disagree with senior leaders and support viewpoints with analysis
Experience or demonstrated interest in fintech, banking/payments business models, or B2B SaaS pricing is a bonus
Must be eligible to work in the United States or Canada based on the selected work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity (stock options/RSUs)
Benefits
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs