Corporate Development Analyst Jobs at Whatnot with Visa Sponsorship
Whatnot hires Corporate Development Analysts to support partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic growth in the live commerce and retail space. The company has a track record of sponsoring international candidates across multiple visa categories for this function, making it a realistic target for work-authorized job seekers.
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Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Benefits Administration
- Administer medical, dental, vision, retirement, and supplemental benefits across 15+ vendors.
- Manage U.S. and international new hire enrollments, including manual enrollments for global entities.
- Support with compliance requirements (e.g., 5500 filings, audits, required notices).
- Assist with renewals and vendor implementations as well as Open Enrollment for US employees.
Leave of Absence & Accommodations
- Manage end-to-end leave administration for employees globally (FMLA, parental leave, state-specific leaves, international leaves).
- Coordinate top-up pay and deduction reconciliation with Payroll.
- Partner with external leave administrators (e.g., Tilt) and carriers.
- Track and manage workplace accommodations in compliance with policy and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations and sensitive employee cases.
Systems, Payroll & Reporting
- Maintain and troubleshoot Workday benefits configurations in partnership with People Systems team.
- Perform payroll reconciliations related to leave, deductions, and fringe benefits.
- Identify discrepancies between plan rules and system configurations; document and resolve gaps.
Employee & Cross-Functional Support
- Provide employees with quick and high-quality support with benefits and leave inquiries, working with internal and external partners as needed.
- Review invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors.
- Contribute to documentation and process improvements to make the employee experience smooth.
We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle hubs.
You
People who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it.
As our next Benefits Analyst, you should have 4+ years of experience in employee benefits administration, plus:
- Experience managing complex leave programs (multi-state and/or international exposure preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. benefits compliance requirements (FMLA, ERISA, ACA).
- Experience with Workday.
- Ability to reconcile payroll deductions, invoices, and benefits enrollment files.
- Strong attention to detail and decision-making abilities.
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Benefits Administration
- Administer medical, dental, vision, retirement, and supplemental benefits across 15+ vendors.
- Manage U.S. and international new hire enrollments, including manual enrollments for global entities.
- Support with compliance requirements (e.g., 5500 filings, audits, required notices).
- Assist with renewals and vendor implementations as well as Open Enrollment for US employees.
Leave of Absence & Accommodations
- Manage end-to-end leave administration for employees globally (FMLA, parental leave, state-specific leaves, international leaves).
- Coordinate top-up pay and deduction reconciliation with Payroll.
- Partner with external leave administrators (e.g., Tilt) and carriers.
- Track and manage workplace accommodations in compliance with policy and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations and sensitive employee cases.
Systems, Payroll & Reporting
- Maintain and troubleshoot Workday benefits configurations in partnership with People Systems team.
- Perform payroll reconciliations related to leave, deductions, and fringe benefits.
- Identify discrepancies between plan rules and system configurations; document and resolve gaps.
Employee & Cross-Functional Support
- Provide employees with quick and high-quality support with benefits and leave inquiries, working with internal and external partners as needed.
- Review invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors.
- Contribute to documentation and process improvements to make the employee experience smooth.
We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle hubs.
You
People who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it.
As our next Benefits Analyst, you should have 4+ years of experience in employee benefits administration, plus:
- Experience managing complex leave programs (multi-state and/or international exposure preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. benefits compliance requirements (FMLA, ERISA, ACA).
- Experience with Workday.
- Ability to reconcile payroll deductions, invoices, and benefits enrollment files.
- Strong attention to detail and decision-making abilities.
EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
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Frame your credentials around live commerce deals
Whatnot operates in live shopping and marketplace retail, so your deal experience, financial modeling, and M&A exposure should connect directly to platform economics and creator-economy transactions, not just generic corporate finance.
Target Whatnot during its active hiring cycles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Corporate Development Analyst openings at Whatnot by visa type, so you're applying when roles aligned to your work authorization are actually open rather than cold-applying during slow periods.
Highlight financial due diligence in retail tech
Whatnot's corporate development work involves valuing marketplace and retail businesses with non-traditional revenue models. Demonstrating experience with GMV-based valuations, platform unit economics, or e-commerce due diligence makes your application materially stronger than a generalist finance background.
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Find Corporate Development Analyst at Whatnot JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Whatnot sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Development Analysts?
Yes, Whatnot sponsors H-1B visas for Corporate Development Analysts. The process requires your employer to first file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submit an H-1B petition to USCIS. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, timing your offer to align with the March cap registration window is critical to avoid a work authorization gap.
How do I apply for Corporate Development Analyst jobs at Whatnot?
You can browse open Corporate Development Analyst roles at Whatnot directly through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm your category is supported before applying. Whatnot's recruiting process typically includes a recruiter screen, a technical modeling or case exercise, and final-round interviews with the corp dev and strategy team.
Which visa types does Whatnot commonly sponsor for Corporate Development Analysts?
Whatnot has sponsored Corporate Development Analysts across H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and EB-2/EB-3 Green Card pathways. E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens, and TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. Your nationality and current status determine which of these applies to your situation.
What qualifications does Whatnot expect for a Corporate Development Analyst role?
Whatnot typically looks for candidates with a background in investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting, combined with strong financial modeling and valuation skills. Experience with marketplace businesses, consumer tech, or retail transaction structures is a meaningful differentiator. A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field is generally the baseline requirement for specialty occupation classification under most sponsored visa types.
How do I plan my visa timeline when pursuing a Corporate Development Analyst role at Whatnot?
Timeline depends heavily on your visa type. E-3 and TN holders can start relatively quickly once an offer is in place, often within weeks. H-1B cap-subject candidates need to align their offer to the annual March registration window, with an October 1 employment start. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship, if offered, runs on a separate multi-year track that typically begins after you've joined the company.
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