Senior Analyst Corporate Strategy and Development

Position Overview

This position will assist in the development and execution of strategic efforts around M&A, capital markets, special projects, organic growth opportunities and business development in alignment with the board, CoCEOs/CFO and the executive team. The position will have direct communication with Senior Management and regular direct interaction with the CFO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Managers and Directors of Corporate Development in identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives, shaping strategy and identifying areas of M&A focus
• Assist in refining and executing the processes and analytical framework for analyzing M&A opportunities
• Display strong work ethic with ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment in a structured and organized manner
• Research and analyze high priority strategic markets, including industry mapping and deep dives into targeted M&A and partnership opportunities
• Ad hoc analyses and financial modeling
• Assist cross-functional efforts to analyze and execute capital markets activities

Knowledge and Application

• Knowledge and Application

• Knowledge and Application

• Knowledge and Application

Complexity and Problem Solving

• Complexity and Problem Solving

• Research and analyze high priority strategic markets, including industry mapping and deep dives into targeted M&A and partnership opportunities
• Ad hoc analyses and financial modeling

Discretion and Impact

• Discretion and Impact

• Be proactive and take initiative while being conscious of team alignment, thoughtful planning and required input into decision-making
• Driven, results oriented mindset with a history of perseverance and passion for achieving goals

Collaboration and Interaction

• Collaboration and Interaction

• Partner with and drive cross-functional efforts in all phases of M&A execution including diligence, business case creation, financial modeling, and integration
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare board and/or executive level strategic and financial presentations

Education and Experience

• Education and Experience

• Required

• 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, with demonstrated exposure to M&A transactions
• Demonstrated experience supporting M&A execution, including diligence, financial modeling, and deal analysis
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including building operational, acquisition, and pro forma models independently
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and independently in a fast-paced, high-judgment environment

• Preferred

• Exposure to public equity or debt capital markets
• Software or tech transaction experience
• Strong interest in and knowledge of the software or technology sector

Physical requirements

• Physical requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer

We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The base pay range for this position is $79,700- $120,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.