Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy and Development
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Corporate strategy analyst supporting M&A, capital markets, and growth initiatives at Paylocity, a cloud HR and payroll software provider. Building financial models, conducting market research, and preparing executive presentations.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and executing strategic efforts around M&A, capital markets, special projects, organic growth opportunities, and business development
- Work directly with Managers and Directors of Corporate Development to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives
- Help shape strategy and identify areas of M&A focus
- Refine and execute processes and analytical frameworks 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
- Perform ad hoc analyses and financial modeling
- Assist cross-functional efforts to analyze and execute capital markets activities
- Partner with and drive cross-functional efforts throughout M&A execution, including diligence, business case creation, financial modeling, and integration
- Prepare board-level and executive-level strategic and financial presentations
- Communicate directly with senior management and regularly interact with the CFO
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree; Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred
- Minimum 2+ years of highly relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or transaction services
- Demonstrated exposure to M&A transactions
- Direct experience supporting M&A execution, including diligence, financial modeling, and deal analysis
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Ability to build operational, acquisition, and pro forma models independently
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and independently in a fast-paced, high-judgment environment
- Exposure to public equity or debt capital markets preferred
- Software or tech transaction experience preferred
- Strong interest in and knowledge of the software or technology sector
- Ability to sit for extended periods, typically 7–8 hours a day
- Ability to operate a computer, use phone systems, type, and use multiple software programs simultaneously
- Must be available five days per week during designated work hours
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Career development
- Annual bonus
- Restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance
- Fully remote work from home or location of record within the U.S.
- Flexible work arrangement subject to business needs and individual performance
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