May 12, 2026 Melissa Kashouh

Saronic – Corporate Development Manager

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● TALENT ONE MARKET INTELLIGENCE: SARONIC

🔥 TALENT LIQUIDITY:
Extremely tight. High-level M&A talent with a specific ‘Defense Tech’ pedigree is currently being hoarded by major primes and late-stage unicorns.

📈 ALPHA SIGNAL:
This role places you at the center of the maritime defense pivot. By executing successful acquisitions, you secure significant equity upside that dwarfs standard banking bonuses, effectively insulating your mortgage from market volatility.

EST. COMPENSATION
$190k – $240k Base + Performance Bonus + Equity
SECTOR HEAT
88.0/100
CANDIDATE PROTOCOL: Do not just talk about deal flow; demonstrate your ability to perform technical due diligence on hardware-heavy autonomous systems. Your moat is the ability to bridge the gap between financial valuation and engineering reality.

Official Role Description: Saronic

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.About the Role:Saronic is looking for a highly motivated and driven individual to join our Corporate Development team. The role will be critical in leading and executing our corporate development strategy, including identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. We’re looking for a track record of success, strong financial modeling skills, experience with a variety of deal structures, and a passion for defense technology.Responsibilities: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of an M&A transaction, from initial opportunity identification and due diligence to deal negotiation, closing, and post-acquisition integration.Conduct comprehensive industry and competitive analysis to identify potential acquisition targets, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships.Build detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support deal evaluations and recommendations.Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and legal to ensure seamless execution.Present transaction proposals and recommendations to senior management.Develop and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, advisors, consultants, and other industry professionals.Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a related field. Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch.Significant experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and fluent project management skills.Benefits: Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of servicesDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision careSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependentsTime Off: Generous PTO and HolidaysParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parentsCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonusesRetirement Plan: 401(k) planStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s successLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverageAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office Physical Demands:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).  Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Melissa Kashouh

Founder of Talent One I help enterprise leaders and investors forecast hiring surges, talent shortages, and market friction up to six weeks in advance using our patent-pending predictive intelligence platform. As the founder of Talent One AI (the intelligence layer of The Talent One), I built a system that turns lagging recruiting data into actionable foresight — helping companies reduce technical debt, protect employer brand, and hire ahead of the curve. Based in Providence, Rhode Island.
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