Senior Corporate Development Manager

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As a Senior Corporate Development Manager, you will help shape Vanta’s long-term growth strategy through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. You will own critical deal workstreams end-to-end and operate as a thought partner to Vanta’s executive team on build, buy, and partner decisions. This is a high-impact role at a pivotal stage of Vanta’s growth, with the opportunity to directly influence product strategy, market expansion, and long-term company trajectory. This role will be an integral part of Vanta’s Corporate Development team. Vanta Corporate Development is a small but impactful team that is responsible for helping define strategy (buy, build, partner) and driving product & business priorities through the execution of strategic partnerships & acquisitions. Vanta Corporate Development operates cross-functionally driving alignment across EPD, GTM, & Operational teams. What you’ll do as a Senior Corporate Development Manager at Vanta: Partner closely with Vanta leaders to define strategy, assess growth opportunities, & build alignment on key priorities Develop & present business case memos, financial analysis, & executive presentations Drive CorpDev processes end-to-end including due diligence, strategic thesis / business case development, execution, & post deal integration Own key financial analysis required to support decision making and negotiations Build perspectives on key strategic trends, notable VC / M&A activity, and gather/distill competitive intelligence to support Vanta’s strategy Work cross-functionally across Vanta, including EPD, Operations, GTM, Legal, Finance, & People teams How to be successful in this role: Have a Bachelor’s Degree 8+ years of relevant professional experience (Corporate Development, VC / PE, Investment Banking, etc.). Direct experience in corporate development at high-growth tech/SaaS business is ideal Ability to quickly distill information, identify key challenges/blockers, and design creative solutions Self-driven, “ownership” mentality required to be successful at high-growth technology business Demonstrable ability to manage M&A and strategic partnership opportunities end to end Domain knowledge of GRC & Security end markets is a plus Ability to collaborate effectively with senior product, engineering, & GTM leaders Top-notch financial modeling & analytical skills Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact. What you can expect as a Vanta’n: Industry-competitive salary and equity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents Health & wellness stipend Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office Family planning benefits Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time 11 company-paid holidays Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events! Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. #LI-remote At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply. About Vanta We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, H