Associate, Corporate Development

CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider, delivering a massive scale of GPU compute resources on top of the industry's fastest and most flexible infrastructure. CoreWeave builds cloud solutions for compute intensive use cases — VFX and rendering, machine learning and AI, batch processing, and Pixel Streaming — that are up to 35 times faster and 80% less expensive than the large, generalized public clouds. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider, delivering a massive scale of GPU compute resources on top of the industry's fastest and most flexible infrastructure. CoreWeave builds cloud solutions for compute intensive use cases — VFX and rendering, machine learning and AI, batch processing, and Pixel Streaming — that are up to 35 times faster and 80% less expensive than the large, generalized public clouds. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

About the role:

We are seeking a high-performing, self-sufficient Associate to join our corporate development team. The Associate will support the Director of Corporate Development, CFO, and CDO to lead the corporate development activities of CoreWeave. This includes managing M&A processes, analyzing industry trends and assessing competitive landscapes, identifying investment opportunities, and supporting fundraising initiatives. This person will work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders at all levels of CoreWeave and have frequent opportunities to interact with and support key executive level decision makers. Optimally, this person will have previous experience with digital infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, data centers or similar verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate M&A and direct investment opportunities based on industry knowledge, market situation, and financial analysis
• Develop, maintain, and analyze complex financial models to support M&A transactions, venture investments, and other strategic initiatives
• Assist in all phases of transaction execution, including deal structuring, negotiation, documentation, and integration planning
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, operations, and senior executives to ensure alignment and successful execution of deals
• Support Investor Relations, Treasury, and FP&A on cross-functional finance projects
• Assist in the preparation of company management presentations and communicate CoreWeave's investment thesis and growth strategy to external stakeholders
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on M&A and investment targets, including financial, operational, and legal analysis
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and threats
• Utilize experience and industry knowledge to have initial conversations with potential target company executives to determine strategic fit
• Collaborate with CFO and CDO to assist with highly impactful, complex, and visible projects, including scaled, complex equity and debt fundraising initiatives
• Complete special strategic projects and ad hoc modeling for senior executives as needed, such as projects regarding international expansion and JV partnerships
  
  

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, applied mathematics, economics, or other business major is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ year(s) of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management / strategy consulting, or similar roles
• Understanding of M&A processes for both public and private transactions, including deal sourcing/structuring, due diligence, and execution, with a proven track record of contributing to closed deals
• Excellent financial modeling and valuation skills, with a demonstrated track record of executing complicated financial analyses
• Experience with modeling debt transactions (e.g., leveraged buyout models and private/public credit) preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a preference for candidates that have demonstrably interacted with management or other executive-level stakeholders
• High level of self-sufficiency with proven success at self-teaching and a high intellectual motor
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience working with digital infrastructure or TMT (data centers, cloud, semiconductors, telecom, etc.) preferred
  
  

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $140,000-$165,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Hybrid Workplace

Successful candidates will be expected to attend onboarding training at our NJ Headquarters within their first several weeks of employment, with subsequent quarterly travel requirements of 1 week duration.

If you reside within a 30-mile radius of our New Jersey, New York, or Philadelphia offices, we're excited for you to join us at the office at least three times a week, recognizing the significance we place on fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture. Our commitment to operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling our employees to tailor their work-life balance to their individual preferences.

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at your Core
• Act like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best In-Class Client Experience
• Achieve More Together
  
  

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - 100% paid for the employee
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our offices
• Weekly massages in NJ office
• A casual work environment
• Work culture focused on innovative disruption
  
  

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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.