Senior Corporate Development Analyst at Paylocity
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development, the Senior Corporate Development Analyst will develop and execute strategic efforts around M&A, capital markets, special projects, organic growth opportunities and business development in alignment with the board, CEO/COO/CFO and the executive team.
What you'll do:
- Work directly with the Director and VP of Corporate Development in the development of strategic plans and execution of key strategic initiatives
- Assist the Director of Corporate Development to refine and execute the processes and analytical framework for analyzing M&A opportunities
- Research and analyze high priority strategic markets, including industry mapping and deep dives into targeted M&A and partnership opportunities
- Partner with and drive cross-functional teams in all phases of M&A execution including diligence, business case creation, financial modeling, and integration
- Partner with FP&A team to model organic growth opportunities and create pro-forma views of strategic opportunities
- Assist cross-functional finance teams in the analysis of capital markets activities
- Perform ad hoc analyses and financial modeling as needed
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree is required; Finance or Accounting major preferred
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or transaction services
- M&A execution experience required; software / tech deal experience preferred
- Superior quantitative and analytical skills with financial modelling experience building operational, acquisition, and growth models and pro forma financials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing board and executive level strategic, operational and financial presentations
- Driven, results oriented mindset with a history of perseverance and passion for achieving goals
- Strong work ethic with experience delivering results in a fast-paced environment in a structured and organized manner
- Advanced knowledge of MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Technical acumen and understanding of software / tech industry is preferred
- Public debt and equity financing experience is preferred #SH