Corporate Development Analyst

At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. That’s why at Appfire, you choose. 

Choose to work where you thrive: Whether from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world, you decide where you’re most productive. From hardware and software to access to two decades of collective wisdom on working effectively in a remote-first company, we’ve got you covered.

Choose to balance your life without compromise: Plan your workday around your needs and what matters most to you. Enjoy flexible time off without the hassle of complicated approvals. From day one, we trust you to deliver quality work without sacrificing your personal life, hobbies, loved ones, and well-being.

Choose to grow on your terms: Take charge of your professional growth with access to online learning platforms, facilitated training, leadership programs, and internal hackathons. Collaborate with a global team to gain fresh perspectives. When you're ready for a new challenge, our internal mobility program is here to support your journey.

No one knows you better than you do. So join us and customize your experience. Choose how you want to work. Choose Appfire.

 

About the role

Appfire is looking for a Corporate Development Analyst to join the growing Corporate Development team. You will report to the Director of Corporate Development, where the Analyst will help execute, accelerate and enhance Appfire’s acquisition process. You will work directly with leaders such as the President, CFO / COO and Chief Product Officer on acquisitions, strategic partnerships and capital markets transactions. This is an opportunity to be a part of a small, high-velocity team that has closed 25 acquisitions in the past 5 years with frequent interaction with the senior management of a fast-growing technology unicorn.

This role requires you to work hybrid with occasional travel to the office in Boston or New York City.   

Your everyday tasks will include:

• Play an integral role in sourcing, evaluating, executing and integrating acquisitions of cloud software vendors across the enterprise collaboration market, including the Atlassian, Microsoft and Salesforce ecosystems and beyond
• Owning the creation of operating models, valuation analyses and investment decks to present deals to internal investment committee, Board of Directors and financing providers
• Work with cross-functional internal teams and external advisors on the due diligence and post-close integration processes
• Conduct company, ecosystem and market research to build a pipeline and source potential acquisition targets
• Work with the Director of Corporate Development and CFO / COO to streamline, standardize and automate all major Corporate Development acquisition and integration processes
• Maintain the Corporate Development team’s systems and processes, including tools for the M&A pipeline and performance tracking
• Drive internal improvements to scale processes and benchmarking as we build out a world-class Corporate Development function

Skills and experience you'll need to succeed:

• 2 - 3 years of experience in a financial transaction role (including investment banking, transaction advisory services or internal corporate development), ideally within SaaS / Software / Technology
• Strong financial and analytical skills; ability to create detailed financial and valuation models
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to present clearly and concisely
• Desire to receive feedback and implement changes in a highly iterative manner
• Impeccable integrity and empathy; words and actions must continually reinforce this characteristic
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to persevere and demonstrate resilience to obstacles and persist tirelessly towards set goals
• Ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple work streams across multiple transactions in an organized manner
• Located in Boston, MA or New York, NY

Beyond the resume skills that match our culture and this role:

• You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others.
• You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth.
• You excel in communication, effectively connecting