Senior Analyst, Strategy & Corporate Development

SHPE Houston; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness programs

Emotional & Mental wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Snacks in the office

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Sr. Analyst in Strategy & Corporate Development to work with the executive team on high-impact M&A, investments, and strategic initiatives.

The role involves end-to-end diligence, portfolio management, and cross-functional collaboration across Product, Sales, Finance, Legal, and People Operations. The position is based at a HUB location with a hybrid schedule; onsite Tue–Fri and optional remote Mondays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in bulge bracket, boutique IB, or PE with M&A/investing focus.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to execs.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Axon's product, market, and ecosystem.
• Analyze potential M&A and investments, including market analyses and modeling.
• Partner with exec leadership to formulate theses and prioritization for deals.
• Lead end-to-end diligence and execution of M&A and investments.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, Finance, Legal, and People Ops on deals.
• Build quarterly Board presentations on Strategy & Corporate Development updates.
• Provide ad-hoc corporate finance analyses.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Valuation

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Strategic analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Axon's Strategy & Corporate Development team focuses on evaluating and executing acquisitions, investments, partnerships and other strategic initiatives. The team also plays a critical role in formulating the company's long-term strategic direction as well as in capital and resource allocation decisions. We develop informed positions on big questions that drive the value and long‑term competitive advantage of Axon's business. We are a small but high‑impact team and are currently seeking a Sr. Analyst on the Strategy & Corporate Development team. You will work closely with Axon's executive team and key product leaders across the company on high impact projects including M&A, investments, and other strategic initiatives.

Work Location:

This role is based out of one our HUB locations and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in‑person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in‑office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

What You'll Do

• Develop deep understanding of Axon's existing product offering and roadmap, competitive landscape, and broader ecosystem constituents
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on potential M&A and investment areas and specific opportunities, including market analyses and financial modeling
• Partner with Axon's executive leadership to formulate and articulate sound and objective theses, as well as determine relative prioritization, for M&A and investment opportunities
• Drive end‑to‑end M&A and investment diligence and execution processes, as well as help manage Axon's growing investment portfolio
• Join forces with key stakeholders including Product, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance/Accounting, Legal, and People Operations to perform thorough diligence and seamless deal execution
• Help develop seamless M&A and investment processes into a core competency and center‑of‑excellence at Axon
• Build quarterly presentations to Axon's Board of Directors highlighting relevant Strategy & Corporate Development updates and opportunities
• Perform ad‑hoc corporate finance analyses supporting Axon's capital structure roadmap and quarterback execution of capital market transactions
• Tackle hard, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to final recommendation
• Take on high degree of ownership, directly framing and influencing Axon's most strategic decisions with a "win right" attitude

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience at a top‑tier bulge bracket, boutique investment bank, or private equity firm with focus on M&A, investing and/or capital raising
• Passion for Axon's mission to Protect Life and having a meaningful positive impact on society
• High energy with low ego and a "can‑do" attitude
• Proven M&A and investment process execution experience
• Expert Excel skills including advanced proficiency with financial modeling and valuation
• Advanced PowerPoint skills including comfort with presenting to internal and external executive audiences
• Excellent hypothesis‑driven problem solving skills, bringing structure to quantitative and qualitative insights
• Adept at quickly grasping software and business technology markets, trends, and dynamics
• Ability to work across teams and with external partners to solve challenging problems
• Strong understanding of markets, competition, and how to leverage core competencies to create defensible strategies
• Experience in synthesizing and communicating complex analysis and ideas with ease both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage, prioritize and advance numerous mission critical projects simultaneously combined with exceptional organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Hybrid work schedule
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range

$118,800-$174,240 USD

Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long‑term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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