Senior Analyst, US Strategy – Corporate Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in Zip's growth and capital allocation strategies by assessing and implementing acquisitions, investments, and strategic opportunities.

• Conduct market evaluations and initiate, assess, and execute corporate development initiatives.

• Oversee the daily execution of M&A and strategic investments, from initial screening and business case formulation to due diligence, valuation, structuring, documentation assistance, and finalization.

• Develop and maintain a thesis-driven pipeline of strategic alternatives, incorporating market mapping, target profiles, and preliminary valuation insights.

• Construct and manage DCF, returns/IRR, accretion/dilution, and sum-of-the-parts investment and transaction models.

• Utilize scenario and sensitivity analysis to rigorously test transaction hypotheses.

• Evaluate deal structuring and commercial terms, prepare negotiation analyses, and assist in drafting and revising documents with advisors.

• Lead commercial and financial diligence workstreams, focusing on unit economics, credit and cohort performance, market sizing, competitive dynamics, and synergy evaluations.

• Oversee data rooms and manage information requests.

• Prepare board and executive papers, conduct executive briefings, and translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations.

• Coordinate with external advisors, including investment banks, law firms, accountants, and consultants.

• Collaborate with functional leaders to advance initiatives from conception to execution.

• Assist in strategic reviews that address structural and market issues impacting strategic and capital allocation decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field; an MBA and/or CFA is highly valued.

• 4–6 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, and/or top-tier strategy consulting.

• Direct involvement in M&A and investment transactions throughout the complete deal cycle, with experience in both buy-side and sell-side processes preferred.

• Advanced skills in financial modeling and valuation, demonstrating strong discipline and model integrity.

• Extensive commercial due diligence experience across market, competitive, operational, and financial aspects.

• Proven track record of utilizing AI to enhance the M&A lifecycle and due diligence processes.

• Familiarity with the context of listed-company transactions, including sensitivity to disclosures, confidentiality protocols, and adherence to process discipline.

• Experience in financial services is essential; experience in fintech, payments, or consumer lending is strongly preferred.

• Highly analytical and organized, with strong strategic and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a history of producing materials suitable for executives and boards.

• Capability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and highly accountable, comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working culture.

• Incentive programs.

• Unlimited PTO.

• Generous paid parental leave.

• Leading family support policies.

• Company-sponsored 401k match.

• Learning and wellness subscription stipend.

• Beautiful Union Square office with a casual dress code.

• Industry-leading, employer-sponsored insurance for you and your dependents, with several 100% Zip-covered options available.

• Additional premium percentages may apply based on our tiered premium strategy.

• Bonus and/or commission awards may be included in the total compensation package.