Sr Analyst, Corporate Development
About The Position
PayPal's Corporate Development team is seeking a Senior Analyst to help identify, evaluate, and execute acquisitions that advance the strategic and financial objectives of the company and its business divisions. The position is suited to someone with an investment banking foundation who wants to take ownership of transactions from initial idea through agreement and integration. The Senior Analyst works with senior leaders across PayPal's businesses and support functions to understand strategic priorities and identify opportunities where M&A can accelerate growth or strengthen the business. The role evaluates potential targets, leads due diligence, builds deal models, conducts valuation analyses, and develops clear recommendations to inform executive- and board-level decisions. Responsibilities also include coordinating deal execution and integration, preparing investment materials, monitoring portfolio companies, conducting market and financial analysis, and collaborating across teams.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and accretion/dilution analysis.
- Sound judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deal timelines.
- Ability to understand how businesses operate and assess whether a deal makes sense financially, operationally, and strategically.
Nice To Haves
- 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or a similar transaction-focused role.
- Background in fintech, consumer technology, or consumer financial services through banking coverage, investing, corporate strategy, or an operating role.
- Experience supporting transactions through multiple phases, including target screening, due diligence, negotiation, signing, close, and post-close integration.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating and executing deal activities, including due diligence and post-deal integration.
- Prepare investment memos and support financial model analysis.
- Monitor portfolio companies and track key performance indicators.
- Assist in preparing presentations, meetings, and communication materials.
- Collaborate with the investment team on projects and initiatives.
- Provide insights based on market and financial analysis.
- Work effectively within teams and foster cross-functional collaboration.
- Multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
- Support the development of business cases and evaluate investment opportunities.
- Evaluate potential targets, lead diligence, build deal models, and conduct valuation analyses.
- Support transactions through target screening, diligence, negotiation, signing, close, and post-close integration.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
- Resources to support financial security and mental health.
- Annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
