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Corporate Development, Deal Lead

Anthropic· Finance
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San Francisco, CA$1 - $2Full-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Senior corporate development professional responsible for sourcing and executing acquisitions and strategic partnerships, shaping growth strategy, and driving integration within Anthropic.

Responsibilities

  • Help shape the corporate development function, establishing best practices across the full spectrum of transactions from acquihires to transformational acquisitions
  • Partner closely with cross-functional product, engineering, and research teams to understand and assess the technical and strategic value of potential opportunities
  • Lead end-to-end transaction processes, from initial sourcing through due diligence, negotiation, and integration
  • Create streamlined processes for rapid evaluation and execution of technical talent acquisitions
  • Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and strategic partners in the AI ecosystem
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities in AI and related technologies
  • Structure and negotiate complex deals, working closely with legal, finance, and other cross-functional teams
  • Drive post-transaction integration efforts, ensuring successful realization of strategic objectives
  • Develop financial models and valuation analyses to support investment decisions
  • Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
  • Support the growth of Anthropic's partnership ecosystem, including relationships with cloud providers and enterprise customers

Qualifications

  • Possess strong technical understanding through either work experience (as a software engineer, product manager, or investor) or educational background (Computer Science degree or equivalent)
  • Demonstrate exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Have experience leading complex M&A transactions or strategic partnerships in technology sectors
  • Excel at building relationships and can effectively engage with technical and business stakeholders
  • Are comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing priorities
  • Possess outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to influence at all levels
  • Have a deep interest in AI safety and alignment with Anthropic's mission

Skills

Required:Technical understanding of software/AIFinancial modelingM&A and strategic partnerships experienceStakeholder management and communication

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Lovely office space in San Francisco
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Anthropic

building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

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