Senior Analyst Corporate Development

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.  

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce. 

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.  

There are jobs and then there are careers. Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!  

Position Overview:

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

Location: Remote

Reports To: Manager, Corporate Development

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or transaction services
• Advanced knowledge of MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Superior quantitative and analytical skills with financial modelling experience building operational, acquisition, and growth models and proforma financials

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of and strong interest in the software industry is strongly preferred
• Public debt and equity financing experience is preferred
• M&A execution experience required; software / tech deal experience preferred

Soft Skills:

• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing board and/or executive level strategic and financial presentations

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com.

This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related