buy” opportunities that can strengthen Updater's competitive positionAdvise GTM teams on strategic business development opportunitiesRelationship Building & NetworkingBuild and maintain senior‑level relationships across investment banks, private equity, venture capital, and industry operators to enhance deal flowRepresent Updater as a thought leader in key sectors at conferences, panels, and industry eventsOversee M&A integration planning and execution for acquired companies to ensure seamless onboarding, value capture, and cultural alignmentPartner with functional leaders to establish post‑close KPIs and monitor acquisition performance against deal thesesPartner with the Strategic Finance team to model acquisition opportunities, including but not limited to detailed three‑statement financial models, revenue and cost synergies, and working capital requirementsRequirements8+ years of experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capitalStrong understanding of Generative AI and Agentic CommerceProven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing acquisitions in relevant industriesDeep network of relationships across private equity, venture capital, and corporate dealmakersStrong financial acumen, with the ability to build and evaluate complex valuation models and ROI analysesExperience leading due diligence, negotiation, and integration in both buy‑side and sell‑side contextsExceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into actionable deal strategiesStrong communication and influencing skills; able to articulate deal rationale and value creation opportunities to executives, boards, and external stakeholdersEmpathetic, pragmatic, and collaborative leadership styleExperience working with a remote‑first team distributed across multiple time zonesCompensationThis posting is anticipated to remain open until 5/10/26. In this role, you will source and evaluate opportunities that fuel Updater's next stage of growth – including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and initiatives that expand or enhance existing business lines.