As a global leader in cybersecurity, Crowd Strike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on Crowd Strike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every Crowd Striker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented Crowd Strikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and proactive Corporate Development Senior Associate to join our Corporate Development team, with a specific focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This individual will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end deal lifecycle—from pipeline coordination through diligence and post-close integration—helping drive inorganic growth at scale.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional looking to gain deep exposure to strategic transactions, cross-functional execution, and enterprise growth strategy within a high-impact team.

Location: Bay Area preferred

Reports to: VP of Corporate Development

What You'll Do: M&A Program Management

• Assist in managing the lifecycle of M&A transactions, including coordination of internal stakeholders during diligence and integration planning.

• Maintain and track deal pipeline activities and documentation across multiple stages of the deal process.

• Support project planning for acquisition execution and integration workstreams across Finance, Legal, Product, HR, IT, and other departments.

• Develop and maintain project documentation including timelines, checklists, risk logs, and status reports.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Schedule and facilitate key meetings, diligence sessions, and internal reviews; track and follow up on action items.

• Ensure cross-functional teams are aligned on deliverables and deadlines during fast-paced deal cycles.

• Communicate updates to senior stakeholders and escalate blockers where needed to keep programs on track.

Process & Tools

• Contribute to improving corporate development and M&A playbooks, templates, and project management processes.

• Help maintain shared tools such as data rooms, diligence trackers, and integration dashboards.

• Assist with post-close tracking and reporting on integration milestones and KPIs

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience, ideally in management consulting, private equity, investment banking, or internal corporate development/M&A support.

• Strong organizational and project management skills; familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, or equivalent a plus.

• Understanding of M&A processes and transaction phases (diligence, negotiation, close, integration).

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.

• Proactive and resourceful mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow in the corporate development space.

Preferred:

• Prior exposure to M&A deal flow in tech, cybersecurity, or SaaS environments.

• Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional projects.

• Familiarity with post-merger integration best practices.

Benefits of Working at Crowd Strike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge

• Paid parental and adoption leaves

• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

Crowd Strike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Crowd Strike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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Crowd Strike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $110,000 - $160,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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