Strategic Finance and Corporate Development Associate

What we do and why we do it As the leading end-to-end investment platform for single-family rental homes (SFR), our mission is to reinvent the rental housing ecosystem for the benefit of all. We successfully merge our passion for helping investors build wealth through real estate with cutting edge technology that transforms the way they do it. How it’s going (and growing) With a talented team of 750+ Roofsters, our collaborative, can-do culture is what fuels our growth. In 2022, we closed on our Series E, raising $240 million, and have offices in the Bay Area and New York City. Our growth includes recent acquisitions of Stessa (financial and asset management software), RentPrep (tenant screening and placement service for landlords), and Mynd (property management platform for both Retail and Institutional investors). In 2025, Roofstock took an ownership stake in Casago (short-term rental management services), expanding our platform to support both long-term and short-term rental investment services. About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Strategic Finance and Corporate Development Associate to join our growing team. This individual will play a key role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, evaluating growth opportunities, and supporting key corporate initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in strategy, finance, and cross-functional collaboration, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Finance . Responsibilities Strategic Planning Market Analysis Support annual and long-term strategic planning efforts in partnership with executive leadership. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, emerging threats, and growth opportunities. Create business cases and strategic frameworks to assess new markets, products, or business models. Corporate Development MA Assist in identifying, evaluating, and executing potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments. Build financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, precedent transactions, comparable companies). Participate in due diligence, deal structuring, and integration planning across functional teams. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and external advisors to manage transaction executions. Financial Analysis Performance Tracking Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for executive leadership and board meetings. Analyze KPIs, financial performance, and ROI for strategic initiatives and investments. Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track corporate development metrics and pipeline. Cross-Functional Leadership Act as a thought partner to business units on high-impact initiatives (e.g., pricing, expansion, strategic partnerships). Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align corporate development initiatives with business objectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; CFA or advanced degree a plus. 3 to 5+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or corporate strategy/development. Skills Competencies Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities; skilled in executive-level presentation development. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Strong business acumen and executive presence Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong working knowledge of Google Sheets, Experience with Sigma and strong skills in SQL for data analysis and reporting. Ability to deal and adapt in an ambiguous fast-paced, start-up environment Preferred Qualifications CFA or advanced degree a plus. Experience with MA transactions or corporate investment processes. Familiarity with business va ... (truncated, view full listing at source)