Associate Director, M&A

About Us 

Imagine: 30 unique restaurants to order from, brought to your door in under 30 minutes. That’s what our customers experience. 

At Wonder, we want to make world-class food within reach, no matter where you live. That’s why we’ve created a vertically integrated, new standard of dining that will allow you to enjoy menus from award-winning chefs and iconic restaurants across the country, all in one place. Our elevated brick + mortar locations will offer pick up and dine in options, as well as delivery to your home. 

As a food-tech startup backed by top-tier venture capitalists and led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs—including some of the most accomplished leaders in the technology, culinary, and logistics industries—we’re growing. Join us in pioneering a new category of dining called “Fast-Fine”, and revolutionizing the way people eat. 

About the role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Associate Director, Mergers & Acquisitions to lead and support our acquisition and investment initiatives. This role will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and executing M&A opportunities that align with our company’s growth strategy. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration specifically in the restaurant and hospitality industry. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, from deal sourcing to transaction execution and integration. 

• Identify potential acquisition targets and strategic partnerships to drive business growth. 

• Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence to assess potential deals. 

• Develop investment theses and present recommendations to senior leadership. 

• Negotiate deal terms, structure transactions, and manage legal, financial, and operational risks. 

• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, legal, operations, and strategy, to ensure successful deal execution. 

• Track industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities to inform M&A strategy. 

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for executive leadership and board discussions. 

The experience you have 

• Mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, or private equity. 

• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills. 

• Experience leading M&A transactions, including due diligence and deal structuring. 

• Deep understanding of corporate finance, accounting, and legal aspects of M&A. 

• Proven ability to develop investment theses and strategic recommendations. 

• Strong negotiation and communication skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. 

• MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus. 

Base Salary: 

$157,500 - $187,000

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.