Corporate Development Associate

Guesty is the all-in-one platform for hospitality businesses to automate and optimize every aspect of their operations. With purpose-built technology, industry-wide expertise, and an R&D team of 200+ engineers, Guesty ensures that hospitality businesses can streamline and achieve growth while delivering the best value to guests. With a complete suite of features and 150+ industry partners, including major booking OTAs like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Expedia, Hopper, Google Travel, and many more, Guesty is transforming the hospitality industry with innovative solutions.

Today, Guesty has 15 offices and 700+ team members across the globe.

We are seeking a Corporate Development Associate to join our Corporate Development team. This role is pivotal in driving Guesty’s growth initiatives through M&A, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making.

As a Corporate Development Analyst, you’ll be responsible for identifying acquisition opportunities, building financial models to assess business performance, and creating compelling presentations for executive leadership. We’re looking for someone with a "go-getter" mindset who can proactively take ownership of projects, drive them to completion, and thrive under pressure. The ideal candidate will excel at storytelling through data, have master-level Excel skills, and have a strong understanding of SaaS KPIs and financials.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to Guesty’s growth by working at the forefront of strategic decision-making. You’ll have the chance to develop skills in M&A, financial modeling, and corporate storytelling while collaborating with a dynamic, high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

M&A and Strategic Growth:

• Source, evaluate, and manage the M&A pipeline.
• Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify potential acquisition targets.
• Build detailed financial models and valuations to assess potential deals.

Decision-Support and Storytelling:

• Create high-quality presentations that communicate insights and recommendations effectively to executive leadership.
• Deliver clear, data-driven analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Analysis and Modeling:

• Analyze SaaS KPIs and performance metrics to benchmark against peers.
• Develop sensitivity and scenario analyses for ad-hoc projects.

Requirements:

• Experience: 2–5 years in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking (IB), Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC), or a top-tier consulting firm. SaaS experience is a plus.
• Master-level Excel/ Google Sheets proficiency with exceptional financial modeling skills.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and data with precision.
• Outstanding presentation skills and the ability to tell a compelling story through data and decks.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Self-starter with a "go-getter" approach who takes initiative and ensures timely project completion.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, independent, and organized with excellent communication skills.
• Language: Excellent English proficiency is required.

Guesty is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.