Senior Analyst, Corporate Development
About The Position
Lightspeed Commerce is seeking a full-time Senior Analyst to join their Corporate Development (M&A) team. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Development and is a key player in driving Lightspeed's strategic vision by shaping and executing high-impact corporate initiatives. The analyst will collaborate with senior executives across all functions and take ownership of meaningful projects, with exposure to the entire deal lifecycle from pre-acquisition to closing and beyond. This position is ideal for a motivated, results-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Requirements
- University degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or similar
- Self-starter with a sense of ownership and ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Relevant M&A experience in investment banking, corporate development, transaction services/advisory, private equity, etc.
- Effective teamwork and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and valuation
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
- Fluency in English. As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position
Nice To Haves
- Professional designation (CPA/CBV/CFA) completion or in pursuit
- Experience working with diverse teams across cultures globally
- Experience in a high growth, technology company
- Experience with SaaS businesses and have relevant industry experience (retail / hospitality / e-commerce / payments)
- Fluency in French
Responsibilities
- Prepare business case summaries and recommendations for potential transactions (filtering inbound leads and sourcing outbound leads) to business unit leaders, senior executives, and other stakeholders.
- Gather data and perform financial analysis and modeling, to evaluate acquisition viability and valuation.
- Understand our business and surface innovative ideas and opportunities for Lightspeed to consider pursuing.
- Support deal documentation, due diligence, transaction closing and post-merger integration through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead and support special projects.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment (3 days a week in office)
- Culture that celebrates performance
- Chance to make an impact in a lean team
- Career-defining opportunities
- Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
- Equity options
- Contributions to your pension plan
- Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
- Health and wellness credit
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
- Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
- Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
- Enhanced parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Wellness insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- RRSP plan and match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
