Remote Strategic M&A Analyst — Growth & Transactions

AptaChem Consulting LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Senior Analyst in Corporate Strategy and Development to support strategic initiatives, M&A execution, and capital markets efforts. You will work closely with senior management, including CFO-level interactions, to shape growth opportunities and create rigorous business cases.

The role emphasizes financial modeling, diligence, and cross-functional collaboration across teams, with a fully remote work arrangement for eligible U.S. employees.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Direct 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.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Managers and Directors of Corporate Development to identify strategic initiatives, shaping strategy and identifying areas of M&A focus.
• Refine and execute the processes and analytical framework for analyzing M&A opportunities.
• Ad hoc analyses and financial modeling; support cross-functional efforts in capital markets activities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree: Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Job description

Paylocity is seeking a Senior Analyst in Corporate Strategy and Development to support strategic initiatives, M&A execution, and capital markets efforts. You will work closely with senior management, including CFO-level interactions, to shape growth opportunities and create rigorous business cases.

The role emphasizes financial modeling, diligence, and cross-functional collaboration across teams, with a fully remote work arrangement for eligible U.S. employees.