About the role

Role Overview

As Corporate Development Senior Deal Lead at Whatnot, you will help shape and execute the company’s M&A strategy and corporate development priorities. You’ll partner closely with senior executives and lead cross-functional efforts across the deal lifecycle.

Key Missions

Partner with the executive team to develop M&A strategies and drive the end-to-end M&A process.
Lead external negotiations, including deal structures and negotiation tactics.
Oversee deal integration post-transaction.
Build and maintain a strong external network with founders, venture capitalists, investment banks, and industry partners.

What You’ll Bring

Experience leading or supporting corporate development / M&A activities (strategy, execution, and integration).
Strong deal negotiation skills and comfort with deal structures.
Ability to work with senior executives and manage cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

Deep relationships across the deal ecosystem (VCs, banks, founders) and a proven track record of sourcing or executing transactions.

About Whatnot

Whatnot is a live shopping platform operating across North America and Europe. It connects buyers and sellers through interactive, streaming-style commerce. The company focuses on growth of its marketplace and corporate strategy through initiatives like M&A.