Vanta · 2 weeks ago
Senior Corporate Development Manager
Vanta is a company focused on helping businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring. As a Senior Corporate Development Manager, you will shape Vanta’s long-term growth strategy through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, directly influencing product strategy and market expansion.
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Responsibilities
Partner closely with Vanta leaders to define strategy, assess growth opportunities, & build alignment on key priorities
Develop & present business case memos, financial analysis, & executive presentations
Drive CorpDev processes end-to-end including due diligence, strategic thesis / business case development, execution, & post deal integration
Own key financial analysis required to support decision making and negotiations
Build perspectives on key strategic trends, notable VC / M&A activity, and gather/distill competitive intelligence to support Vanta’s strategy
Work cross-functionally across Vanta, including EPD, Operations, GTM, Legal, Finance, & People teams
Qualification
Required
Have a Bachelor's Degree
8+ years of relevant professional experience (Corporate Development, VC / PE, Investment Banking, etc.). Direct experience in corporate development at high-growth tech/SaaS business is ideal
Ability to quickly distill information, identify key challenges/blockers, and design creative solutions
Self-driven, “ownership” mentality required to be successful at high-growth technology business
Demonstrable ability to manage M&A and strategic partnership opportunities end to end
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior product, engineering, & GTM leaders
Top-notch financial modeling & analytical skills
Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact
Preferred
Domain knowledge of GRC & Security end markets is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness stipend
Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
Family planning benefits
Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
11 company-paid holidays
Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
Company
Vanta
Vanta is a trust management platform that automates compliance and risk management.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$503MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementSequoia CapitalCrowdStrike
2025-07-23Series D· $150M
2024-07-24Series C· $150M
2023-05-10Series B
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