Senior Analyst, Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentNew

Axon Enterprise; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Phoenix seeks a Sr. Analyst for the Strategy & Corporate Development team. The role involves working on M&A, investments, and strategic initiatives with executive leadership, requiring 3+ years of experience in investment banking. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at a top-tier investment bank or private equity.
• Passion for Axon’s mission to Protect Life.
• Proven M&A and investment process execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Axon’s product and competitive landscape.
• Perform market analyses and financial modeling.
• Drive M&A and investment diligence and execution processes.

Skills

M&A experience

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

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

• 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
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Axon is an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work.