Senior Corporate Development Manager

About the role:

Forter is entering a phase of increased focus on inorganic growth, strategic partnerships and new value creation opportunities, as part of our broader strategy to become the trust engine for agentic commerce. As Senior Corporate Development Manager, you will own the end-to-end corporate development agenda – across acquisitions, strategic partnerships and emerging data monetization opportunities.

You'll be the central point of ownership for evaluating and executing strategic opportunities, partnering closely with the SVP of Business Development (who this role reports to), the executive team, and business unit leaders to ensure Forter consistently identifies, prioritizes, and executes high-impact opportunities that accelerate our long-term strategy.

What you’ll be doing:

• M&A Infrastructure: Build Forter's formal M&A playbook, including build/buy/partner frameworks, due diligence processes, and post-merger integration templates.
• Deal Sourcing & Pipeline: Source and evaluate acquisition and partnership opportunities, building a prioritized pipeline with clear strategic rationale and investment theses.
• Deal Execution: Drive M&A transactions end to end, coordinating due diligence, transaction documents, and closing activities across functions.
• Post-Acquisition Integration: Lead integration planning and execution, covering operating model, product/tech integration, data and compliance, and people and culture.
• Financial Analysis: Partner with Finance on valuation, financial modeling, and return analysis to support disciplined decision-making.
• Ecosystem & Data Strategy: Help shape strategy for unlocking value from Forter's data network, and represent Forter externally with partners, investors, and industry forums.

What you’ll need:

• 7+ years in corporate development, strategy, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, and/or venture capital, with hands-on ownership of M&A and partnership transactions.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated track record leading end-to-end M&A processes: sourcing, diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and post-close integration.
• Experience in high-growth tech, ideally fintech, fraud prevention, identity, payments, e-commerce, or AI/ML.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, with experience partnering across Finance and Legal on capital allocation decisions.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Security, and GTM.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate high-pressure deal cycles while maintaining founder-friendly relationships.

You'll have real ownership here and proximity to decisions. And we back that with investment in your growth — RSU offerings, L&D programs built around AI tools, and a culture of recognition rooted in our 4.5 day weeks (aka Forter’s Appreciation Fridays). From team outings to local cultural celebrations, we mark the moments that matter — wherever you are in the world. We don't want Forter to be just another job. We want it to be the place you build.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Matching 401K Plan
• Comprehensive and generous health insurance, including vision and dental coverage
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Generous PTO policy
• Half day Fridays

*Forter does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Forter (or any related) jobs alias or directly to any Forter employees. Forter will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Salary Range: $190,000- $234,000 annually + variable bonus + equity + benefits
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, and skill level.