Corporate Development & Partnerships Deal Lead

Gusto, Inc.

San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $190,215 to $234,599; equity: rsus included;...
On-site
10+ years corporate development experience
3+ years high growth software or fintech
End-to-end m&a and partnership deal leadership
Gusto is on a mission to grow the small business economy by handling payroll, health insurance, and HR so owners can focus on their craft

Job Summary

  • Gusto is on a mission to grow the small business economy by handling payroll, health insurance, and HR so owners can focus on their craft.
  • The ideal candidate will shape Gusto's Build, Buy, Partner strategy and lead end-to-end transactions while leveraging AI tools to enhance market analysis and execution.
  • All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success.

Matching Summary

Gusto is on a mission to grow the small business economy by handling payroll, health insurance, and HR so owners can focus on their craft.

Salary

Base: $190,215 to $234,599; Equity: RSUs included; Benefits: Competitive base pay and benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years corporate development experience
  • 3+ years high growth software or fintech
  • End-to-end M&A and partnership deal leadership
  • AI-driven market mapping and data synthesis
  • Advanced financial modeling and scenario planning

Nice-to-have

  • Strong product intuition and engineering collaboration
  • Curiosity around using AI to accelerate work
  • Ability to distill complex information into insights
  • Experience with strategic communication across levels

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years relevant experience in corporate development or investment banking
  • At least 3 years at a high growth software or fintech company
  • Proven ability to manage M&A deals end-to-end

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