Corporate Development, Senior Associate (Remote)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and proactive Corporate Development Senior Associate to join our Corporate Development team, with a specific focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This individual will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end deal lifecycle—from pipeline coordination through diligence and post-close integration—helping drive inorganic growth at scale.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional looking to gain deep exposure to strategic transactions, cross-functional execution, and enterprise growth strategy within a high-impact team.

Location: Bay Area preferred
Reports to: VP of Corporate Development

What You'll Do:

M&A Program Management

• Assist in managing the lifecycle of M&A transactions, including coordination of internal stakeholders during diligence and integration planning.

• Maintain and track deal pipeline activities and documentation across multiple stages of the deal process.

• Support project planning for acquisition execution and integration workstreams across Finance, Legal, Product, HR, IT, and other departments.

• Develop and maintain project documentation including timelines, checklists, risk logs, and status reports.
   

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Schedule and facilitate key meetings, diligence sessions, and internal reviews; track and follow up on action items.

• Ensure cross-functional teams are aligned on deliverables and deadlines during fast-paced deal cycles.

• Communicate updates to senior stakeholders and escalate blockers where needed to keep programs on track.
   

Process & Tools

• Contribute to improving corporate development and M&A playbooks, templates, and project management processes.

• Help maintain shared tools such as data rooms, diligence trackers, and integration dashboards.

• Assist with post-close tracking and reporting on integration milestones and KPIs

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience, ideally in management consulting, private equity, investment banking, or internal corporate development/M&A support.

• Strong organizational and project management skills; familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, or equivalent a plus.

• Understanding of M&A processes and transaction phases (diligence, negotiation, close, integration).

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.

• Proactive and resourceful mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow in the corporate development space.
   

Preferred:

• Prior exposure to M&A deal flow in tech, cybersecurity, or SaaS environments.

• Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional projects.

• Familiarity with post-merger integration best practices.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs 

• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge  

• Paid parental and adoption leaves

• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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