Senior Analyst, Corporate Development at Paylocity Corporation in SCHAUMBURG, Illinois

Job Description:

Paylocity is an equal opportunity employer.

In response to COVID-19 & Paylocity's commitment to keeping our employees safe, our Corporate Development Team are currently working remotely. Senior Corporate Development Analyst will onboard and receive training remotely. In the future, this role will be required to work onsite, as outlined by the department, once local government orders indicate that it is possible in addition to when Paylocity determines it is safe to do so.

Reporting to a Manager of Corporate Development, the Senior Corporate Development Analyst 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, CEO/COO/CFO and the executive team. The position will have direct communication with Senior Management as well as regular direct interaction with the CFO.

What you'll do:

• Key member of team tasked with identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives, shaping strategy and identifying areas of M&A focus


• Assist the Senior Director and Manager 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 efforts in all phases of M&A execution including diligence, business case creation, financial modeling, and integration


• Assist cross-functional efforts to analyze and execute capital markets activities


• Perform ad hoc analyses and financial modeling as needed

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree is required


• 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


• Strong work ethic with experience delivering results in a fast-paced environment in a structured and organized manner


• Driven, results oriented mindset with a history of perseverance and passion for achieving goals


• 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/or executive level strategic and financial presentations


• Advanced knowledge of MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint


• Understanding of and strong interest in the software industry is strongly preferred


• Public debt and equity financing experience is preferred


• Public debt and equity financing experience is preferred #SH