Sr. Analyst, Corporate Development

Planet Fitness; United States Virgin Islands; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Planet Fitness is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Corporate Development to support growth through M&A, joint ventures and partnerships. The role offers exposure to executives and cross-functional teams, with a focus on financial modeling, valuation and strategic analysis.

The position follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office work in Boston, MA or Hampton, NH; remote work is not offered. A strong background in deal execution and cross-border transactions is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, private equity, or corporate strategy.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills; high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute domestic and international M&A opportunities, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate acquisitions and investments.
• Prepare briefs, investment memos, and Board materials; support due diligence and post-close integration.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Excel

PowerPoint

Due diligence

M&A

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics or Business

MBA or CFA a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2026, Planet Fitness had approximately 21.5 million members and 2,909 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business owners.

At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.

Joining the PF family means being part of a company that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of our communities. It means being a part of a supportive, engaging workforce with an inclusive culture that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong. It means encouraging professional growth and development. It means making true, lasting connections with your co-workers with celebrations, team building activities and engaging corporate events! It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through our Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of!

For the past 30 years, we’ve helped millions of people in their fitness journey and revolutionized the industry along the way. And we’re just getting started!

The Sr. Analyst, Corporate Development plays a critical role in supporting Planet Fitness’s growth strategy through the evaluation and execution of domestic and international M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Development, this role provides critical execution capacity across an active pipeline of transactions and strategic opportunities.

The Sr. Analyst will be directly involved throughout the transaction lifecycle, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, transaction execution and post-close integration.

This role offers direct exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams and contributes to the company's long-term strategy. It is well suited for an individual looking to leverage their transactional experience in a dynamic corporate environment while gaining broad exposure to strategic decision-making and value creation.

This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires regular, in-person work at our Boston, MA or Hampton, NH office. Our hybrid model is M/T/W in office and TH/F are optional work-from-home. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of one of these locations. Fully remote work is not available for this role.

M&A Transaction Execution

• Work with the Manager, Corporate Development to evaluate and execute domestic and international M&A opportunities, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and other strategic growth initiatives.
• Support communications with investment banks, legal advisors, consultants, and potential partners.
• Support transaction processes from initial opportunity assessment through due diligence, negotiation, signing, closing, and post-close integration.
• Coordinate and support due diligence efforts, collaborating with Legal, Finance, Operations, and external advisors.
• Manage deal process logistics, including NDA execution, data room setup, and document tracking across active transactions.
• Manage and track active transaction workstreams, ensuring key milestones, deliverables, and next steps remain on track.
• Support the Manager and VP in preparing term sheets, investment memos, and Board materials.
• Maintain a pipeline of M&A opportunities across various strategies and geographies.
• Assist in identifying synergies and operational efficiencies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Support integration planning and performance tracking for closed transactions.

Financial Modeling & Valuation

• Build, maintain and enhance detailed financial models to evaluate acquisitions, investments and partnerships.
• Conduct valuation analysis, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and return on investment assessments to evaluate transaction economics.
• Translate complex financial and operating data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

Strategic and Market Analysis

• Assist in identifying and evaluating growth opportunities aligned with corporate
• Support the active tracking of live engagements to assist with project prioritization.
• Evaluate potential opportunities against strategic, financial, and operational criteria.
• Prepare briefings, benchmarking studies, and market scans to inform strategy and deal flow.
• Track and analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging growth areas.
• Work cross-functionally to gather insights and data needed to inform deal strategy.
• Help create business cases and presentations for executive and Board-level review.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA or CFA a plus)
• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, private equity, or corporate strategy
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills; high level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
• Demonstrated experience with due diligence, and execution of complex transactions, including M&A
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment with a strong desire to work to meet project goals
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, non-public information with discretion
• Able to manage work streams independently, identify what a project needs without being directed, and elevate appropriately
• Familiarity with core M&A transaction mechanics, including letter of intent structure, purchase agreement concepts, and closing conditions
• Experience in fitness, consumer, franchise, or hospitality industries is a plus
• Experience with cross-border transactions or international market analysis is a plus
• Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with an exceptional ability to establish priorities and objectives and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and synthesize complex data into clear insights
• Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externally
• Dedicated learner with a natural curiosity for consistent growth
• Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude!

Planet Fitness cares about you and your well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes the core medical, dental, vision, life and disability as well as supplemental accident, hospital and critical illness coverage options. In addition, we are proud to offer eligible employees a generous time off program (including volunteer time), childcare reimbursement, paid parental leave, pet care reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, free Black Card membership, learning and development programs and a whole host of engagement activities. We offer a 401(k) Plan with safe harbor employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan. This role is also eligible to participate in an annual corporate bonus incentive program based on company financial and personal performance.

The salary for MA-based and NH-based employees hired into this role will be aligned with the range below. This is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with a candidate’s professional experience, qualifications and internal equity.

Annual Base Salary Range $95,000-$130,000

Note to Applicants We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process.