Corporate Development M&A Senior Analyst

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where innovation is a way of life. The Corporate Development M&A Senior Analyst role involves supporting the execution of M&A strategies and conducting financial analyses to shape the future of Salesforce and drive inorganic growth.


Responsibilities

  • Support the execution of acquisitions and strategic minority investments, including conducting market landscapes, performing financial and valuation analyses, financial modeling, and coordinating all aspects of due diligence (pre-term sheet evaluation, detailed post-term sheet due diligence, and the sign-to-close process) in partnership with senior team members, integration, and cross-functional work stream leads
  • Evaluate potential inbound M&A opportunities against existing strategic priorities, and socialize opportunities internally as appropriate
  • Collaborate with product teams to understand product gaps, conduct build/buy/partner analyses and develop strategic investment themes and business cases for M&A and minority investments
  • Assist in market, industry, and company research and analyses to influence decision-making, and identify and prioritize acquisition targets and opportunities
  • Support special projects and presentations for senior executives
  • Build trust with internal cross-functional stakeholders, and manage communication and deal updates throughout the execution process
  • Manage the M&A pipeline, present updates and deal progress to internal stakeholders, and manage Corporate Development systems and tools

Skills

  • Advanced skills in crafting detailed, operationally focused financial models and performing valuation analyses; strong accounting skills and understanding of key operational and performance metrics
  • Strong proficiency in creating polished, executive-ready presentations that distill complex analyses into clear insights
  • Experience with multitasking various projects effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Familiarity with the M&A deal process from sourcing through closing
  • Ability to formulate and articulate viewpoints (written and verbal) in a clear, succinct manner
  • Comfortably interacts with senior executives both within and outside Salesforce
  • Ability to build rapport, credibility, and trust with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Shown ability to maintain conviction in high-pressure situations and to work optimally in a matrixed and constantly evolving organization
  • High degree of confidence, energy, maturity and dedication to success; utmost respect for confidentiality
  • Intellectual curiosity and passion for the technology industry
  • Strong business judgement and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, but also aware of when to ask questions and seek help
  • Good team player with a positive attitude, high energy, and enthusiasm
  • 1-2 years experience in corporate M&A, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or strategic finance in the technology industry
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
  • Experience working on M&A transactions within the technology sector

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • ESPP
  • Generous parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Fertility benefits
  • Time off programs
  • Vision
  • Mental health support
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance

Company Overview

  • Salesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides customer relationship management software and applications. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.salesforce.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Salesforce has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1883 in 2025, 2296 in 2024, 1850 in 2023, 2849 in 2022, 2124 in 2021, 1960 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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