Sr. Manager, Corporate Development
Wonder
About Wonder
Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.
Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.
Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.
Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Manager, Corporate Development to lead high-impact initiatives that drive the company’s long-term growth and value creation. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, owning the sourcing, evaluation and execution of mergers & acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and capital markets initiatives.
You will play a critical role in shaping corporate strategy, identifying and prioritizing growth opportunities, and driving transactions from origination through execution and integration. This position requires a combination of strategic thinking, financial rigor, and strong leadership, with the ability to influence executive decision-making and deliver measurable business outcomes.
The Impact You Will Make
Corporate Strategy & Opportunity Development
Own the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of strategic growth opportunities, including market expansion, partnerships, and new business initiatives
Partner with senior leadership to shape corporate strategy and translate long-term objectives into actionable initiatives
Lead industry research, competitive intelligence, and market sizing to inform strategic direction and investment decisions
Develop and maintain long-range financial and strategic models to guide capital allocation and planning
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Lead end-to-end M&A execution, including sourcing, evaluation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation support, and closing
Own development of investment theses, valuation frameworks, and business cases for potential transactions
Drive cross-functional due diligence efforts, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors
Support deal structuring and negotiations, acting as a key advisor to senior leadership throughout the transaction lifecycle
Financial Modeling & Strategic Insights
Build and oversee complex financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution, scenario analysis) to evaluate strategic opportunities
Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for executive leadership and the Board
Develop high-impact materials for executive and Board-level discussions
Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
Lead cross-functional initiatives in partnership with Finance, Legal, Product, and Operations to drive strategic priorities
Drive alignment across senior stakeholders, ensuring efficient decision-making and execution of key initiatives
Oversee post-merger integration planning and execution, ensuring realization of deal value and strategic objectives
Performance & Value Creation
Own tracking and evaluation of investment performance and strategic initiatives against expected outcomes
Establish frameworks and metrics to measure ROI, synergies, and long-term value creation
Proactively identify risks and opportunities, driving actions to optimize performance post-transaction
What You Bring to the Table
8–12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting, with a track record of increasing responsibility and ownership
Proven experience leading M&A transactions end-to-end, including sourcing, diligence, structuring, and execution
Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis
Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into strategic insights that inform high-impact business decisions
Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively
High level of ownership, accountability, and bias for action
(Optional) Got These? Even Better
MBA or other relevant advanced degree
Experience in a high-growth, pre-IPO, or recently public environment, preferably in the restaurant industry
Experience leading post-merger integration and value creation initiatives
Familiarity with capital markets transaction
Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.
Base Salary: $149,000-$157,000 per year
Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.
A Final Note
At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.