Strategy & M&A Lead

The role

This person will source and execute acquisitions and partnerships to accelerate growth. They will work on all phases of M&A from ideation through execution.

What you will do

• Play a key role on all phases of M&A from ideation through execution.
• Partner with M&A team and with R&D / GTM leaders to evaluate M&A opportunities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute deals.
• Work with the M&A integration team to ensure post-close success.
• Drive deal execution process end-to-end.
• Perform financial and strategic analysis of potential transactions.
• Support negotiation processes.
• Lead internal deal teams.
• Lead or support new partnership efforts and other strategy projects as needed.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of professional or military experience that includes investment banking/investing and corporate development at high-growth B2B technology companies.
• Deep familiarity with and excitement about the Internet infrastructure landscape, such as the AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, developer tools, and other B2B SaaS markets.
• Experience leading or playing key role in M&A processes end-to-end, from sourcing and strategic evaluation through closing.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and businesses.
• Ability to proactively drive cross-functional initiatives end-to-end with limited oversight.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Before you apply

• Applicants who progress to the offer stage may be asked to attend an in-person interview within one of the Cloudflare Offices or Cloudflare Hubs.
• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws.
• Any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.

About the company

Cloudflare runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties. The company protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code.