Senior Manager, Corporate Development

Job Description

• Role and Responsibilities Assist with deal execution and M&A strategy in a hands-on manner - develop our M&A strategy and playbook, lead diligence & negotiation of transactions as well as post-merger integration activities
• Develop a deep understanding of companies and trends in the Insurtech space through research and analysis, synthesize findings and recommendations, and share regular updates with the leadership team
• Develop and maintain a network of industry contacts, VCs, and investment bankers to identify industry trends and proactively build pipeline
• Lead a cross-functional team involving Product, GTM, Finance, Legal, People, IT, and outside counsel during live deals to ensure timely closing
• Lead advanced financial modeling and valuation for software transactions.
• Partner with VP/Director on strategy and negotiation prep.
• Drive day-to-day due diligence activities
• Define integration plans and assist with post-close execution You will be a great addition to the team if you have 4–6 years in investment banking with corporate development experience in scaled software/SaaS strongly preferred.
• Strong end-to-end M&A execution experience and getting deals done. Exceptional modeling, valuation, and communication skills. Comfortable networking externally and preparing Board-level materials. Prior experience leading all aspects of an acquisition, multiple deals a plus
• Strong skills in strategic and quantitative analysis, project management, coupled with strong communication and presentation skills Deeply curious, master researcher, passionate about technology and SaaS
• Proven ability and willingness to learn and understand emerging trends in the Insurtech landscape Use AI/data tools to improve process efficiency. Property & Casualty insurance understanding will be prioritized. Bachelor’s required; MBA preferred. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000 - $234,000 . Your base pay will depend on your experience, skills, education, training, and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a company sponsored retirement plan. In addition, some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan, commissions, and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, company and employee performance. Disability Accommodations and Guidewire’s Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to Accommodations@guidewire.com. If things do not go as hoped, we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation, or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy, e-mail Accommodations@guidewire.com to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision, who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days. About Guidewire Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire. As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter @Guidewire_PandC. Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an

equal opportunity

and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.

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