Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX/NYSE: LSPD) is growing. We are seeking a full-time Senior Analyst to join our Corporate Development (M&A) team reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Development. As a key player in driving Lightspeed's strategic vision, you will shape and execute high-impact corporate initiatives. You’ll collaborate with senior executives across all functions and take ownership of meaningful projects including exposure to the entire deal lifecycle, spanning pre-acquisition to closing and beyond. If you are a motivated, results-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

What you need to bring:

• 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

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

• 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

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

Be a changemaker

You’ll enjoy:

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work (3 days a week in office)

• A culture that celebrates performance

• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard

• Career-defining opportunities

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies

• Equity options, because this is your company too

• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters

• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career

• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best

• 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 to support growing families

• Etc…

Fuel your growth. Find your people.

At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities

Please note that we ask applicants to disclose any criminal convictions, and we conduct criminal record checks as part of our hiring process for this role.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WHERE TO FROM HERE?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

WHO WE ARE:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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