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
California Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants only
CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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