Associate, Corporate Development

Reporting to our Head of Corporate Development, you'll be a core member of Nirvana's newly formed Corporate Development team, supporting M&A, strategic investments, and partnerships across the insurance value chain. You'll work closely with Strategic Finance, Insurance and Claims leadership, and your work will directly inform executive and board-level decisions. This is a high-visibility role for someone who wants hands-on deal experience at a fast-growing InsureTech company and the chance to take on more ownership as the function grows.

What you'll do:

Build and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships, including valuation, returns, and scenario analysis

Support due diligence processes across financial, commercial, and operational workstreams, coordinating with internal teams and outside advisors

Track the deal pipeline and sourcing initiatives, including market mapping and target screening across the MGA, claims, and data sectors

Prepare materials and analysis for executive and board-level discussions, including investment memos and transaction summaries

Support deal execution from initial evaluation through closing, helping manage timelines, diligence requests, and integration planning

About you:

2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related field

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience evaluating complex transaction opportunities

Familiarity with financial services or FinTech is a plus; insurance or InsureTech experience is a bonus

Able to turn complex analysis into clear, concise materials for senior audiences

Highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple workstreams at once

Strong communication skills, both written & verbal

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

Able to work full-time in our San Francisco office

Benefits — San Francisco:

Competitive salary & equity

Medical, dental & vision insurance (100% employer paid)

401k with up to 4% company match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursement

We set our salary ranges using compensation data from companies similar to our stage and size. For this role, the estimated total cash for this position is $164,000-$205,000. The actual total cash salary will vary depending on multiple factors unique to each candidate, including location, job-related knowledge, transferable skills, work experience and our assessment of your level during the interview process. Nirvana offers equity for all full-time employees, which is not included in the range listed above and will have an impact on your overall compensation.

Nirvana offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive benefits including 100% employer paid healthcare plans, an up to 4% 401k match program, paid time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursement, work-from-home stipend and more. Nirvana is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're interested in this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We'd like to consider you for this position and roles that may be a fit in the future.

Nirvana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Nirvana considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.