The Corporate Development Summer Analyst will assist with the execution of 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 WILL DO

• Work with the Corporate Development team in identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives, shaping strategy, and identifying areas of M&A focus
• Help 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 cross-functional teams to support efforts across all phases of M&A execution including diligence, business case creation, financial modeling, and integration
• Assist finance and accounting teams in the analysis of capital markets activities 
• Perform ad hoc analyses and financial modeling as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Please note, in response to COVID-19 & Paylocity’s commitment to keeping our employees safe, our Corporate Development Team are currently working remotely. We successfully hosted interns virtually over Summer 2020 and will do so again if necessary. While the future is unclear, please assume you will work onsite at some point in the summer, once local government orders indicate that it is possible in addition to when Paylocity determines it is safe to do so.

WHO YOU ARE

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program working toward a bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation between Spring 2022 and Spring 2023
• Interest in learning about strategy, M&A, and capital markets execution in software/tech
• Experience with MS office, preferable Excel and PowerPoint 
• Strong interpersonal communication, writing and organizational skills
• Superior quantitative and analytical skills 
• Strong worth ethic with experience quickly delivering results in a structured and organized manner
• Interest in software/tech industry is preferred