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Job Summary
PayPal's Corporate Development team is looking for a Senior Analyst to help identify, evaluate, and execute acquisitions that advance the strategic and financial objectives of the company and its business divisions. This role is for someone who has built a strong foundation in investment banking and wants to move from advising on transactions to owning them, seeing a deal through from first idea to signed agreement to integration.
You will work directly with senior leaders across PayPal's businesses and support functions to understand each division's strategic priorities and identify where M&A can accelerate growth or strengthen the business. You'll evaluate potential targets, lead diligence, build deal models, and run valuation analyses, then distill your findings into clear recommendations that inform decisions at the executive and board level.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and execution of deal activities, including due diligence and post-deal integration
Prepare investment memos and support in financial model analysis
Monitor portfolio companies and track key performance indicators
Assist in the preparation of presentations, meetings, and communication materials
Collaborate with the investment team on various 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
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications
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, whether through banking coverage, investing, corporate strategy, or an operating role
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and accretion/dilution analysis
Experience supporting transactions through multiple phases, including target screening, due diligence, negotiation, signing, close, and post-close integration
Sound judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deal timelines
A strategic owner's mindset: curious about how our businesses operate and why a deal makes sense, not only financially but operationally and strategically
Subsidiary
PayPal
Travel Percent
0
Visa Sponsorship through PayPal is not available for this position now or any time in the future.
The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range
New York City, New York: ($109,000.00 - $156,200.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range
No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
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PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
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