Manager, Corporate Development

About the role

CoreWeave is actively seeking a seasoned professional to join the Corporate Development team and spearhead our strategic evolution. In this capacity, the successful candidate will own the identification and rigorous evaluation of high-impact strategic partnerships, potential investments, and prospective acquisition targets. The role requires driving initiatives that directly support CoreWeave's mission of solidifying our position as a global leader in AI infrastructure. You will be instrumental in analyzing complex market dynamics to uncover synergistic opportunities that generate substantial shareholder value. This position demands a proactive approach to shaping the future growth trajectory of a rapidly scaling AI-native platform. You will work closely with executive leadership to translate strategic vision into actionable and well-defined corporate development roadmaps. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to de-risk opportunities and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations that accelerate the company's strategic objectives.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Spearhead the identification and meticulous assessment of prospective strategic partnerships, investment avenues, and acquisition targets.
• Engineer sophisticated financial models and perform in-depth valuation analysis to underpin all major corporate development decisions.
• Lead comprehensive market research initiatives to monitor and interpret competitive trends and significant industry shifts within the cloud and AI sectors.
• Liaise closely with internal stakeholders to orchestrate the full lifecycle management of complex corporate development initiatives from inception to closure.
• Design and assemble high-level presentations and detailed reports to articulate strategic recommendations to executive leadership effectively.
• Conduct exhaustive due diligence processes to evaluate the financial, operational, and technical facets of potential targets.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated scenario analyses to evaluate the financial implications and strategic risks of various opportunities.
• Act as the primary technical and strategic point of contact for evaluating opportunities within the AI infrastructure domain.
• Drive the integration planning phase for selected acquisitions to ensure realization of projected synergies and value creation.
• Champion data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytics to validate hypotheses and refine strategic priorities continuously.

Requirements

• Demonstrated prior experience in corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Exhibit strong proficiency in advanced financial modeling, sophisticated valuation techniques, and rigorous quantitative analysis.
• Show a consistent ability to synthesize complex market data and disparate information sources into actionable strategic insights.
• Maintain excellent communication skills to effectively manage cross-functional relationships and engage with external stakeholders at the highest level.
• Hold a Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a closely related field; an advanced degree is highly valued.
• Possess a deep understanding of financial statement analysis and the ability to influence C-suite level decision-making.
• Show resilience and adaptability when operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving startup environment.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to mastering the technical nuances of the AI infrastructure industry.

Nice to have

• Possess prior professional experience within the cloud computing, data center, or semiconductor industries.
• Show familiarity with the AI infrastructure landscape and the key industry players that define this ecosystem.
• Have a background in negotiating term sheets, deal structures, and post-merger integration activities.

Practical notes

• CoreWeave is an AI-native cloud provider specializing in high-performance GPU compute.
• Applicants should be prepared to work from our New York or Sunnyvale office locations.
• This is a full-time position based in either New York, NY, or Sunnyvale, Canada, requiring relocation authorization for the Canadian posting.
• No specific working hours are stipulated, though the role demands a high degree of availability and responsiveness typical of executive-level corporate development functions.
• Travel may be required to visit partner sites, conduct due diligence, and attend industry conferences as necessary to fulfill strategic objectives.
• CoreWeave is committed to building a diverse team and encourages applications from all qualified professionals.