Senior Manager of Corporate Development

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or corporate development, ideally with 1–2 years in a corporate setting
• Insurance or Insure Tech experience strongly preferred;
  Fin Tech background acceptable
• Demonstrated experience managing deals end-to-end, including diligence, negotiation, and closing
• Comfortable operating as an independent contributor with minimal oversight
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Experience managing intermediary relationships (investment bankers, advisors)
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal
• Thorough critical thinker who isn't afraid to make decisions
• Self-starter who independently seeks out opportunities to learn & succeed
• Bias-to-action — not afraid to get your hands dirty and stretch yourself
• Owner mentality — takes accountability for actions and results
• Thrives in high-growth, ambiguous startup environments
• Nirvana is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're interested in this role but don't meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply

• Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll be Nirvana's first dedicated Corporate Development hire—building our M&A and strategic partnerships function from the ground up
• You'll work closely with Strategic Finance, Claims leadership, and our data partnerships team to identify, evaluate, and execute transactions that accelerate Nirvana's growth across both our insurance MGA and claims TPA businesses
• This is a high-visibility, high-autonomy role for someone who wants to shape strategy at a fast-growing Insure Tech company, not just execute on a predefined playbook
• Lead full-lifecycle M&A transactions from investment thesis development through sourcing, diligence, negotiation, deal structuring, legal documentation, and closing for both insurance and claims acquisitions
• Build and manage investment banking relationships to source proprietary deal flow and stay ahead of market opportunities in the Insure Tech and claims TPA space
• Identify and structure strategic partnerships, particularly around data acquisition opportunities that strengthen Nirvana's underwriting and risk models
• Develop proactive M&A strategies for both the insurance MGA and claims TPA sides of the business, working cross-functionally with Strategic Finance and business unit leaders
• Scope and negotiate large commercial deals involving data assets and other strategic resources that support Nirvana's competitive moat