Corporate Development Analyst
An overview of this role
As an Analyst, Corporate Development, you will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and owning the acquisition opportunity pipeline, and helping with the deal flow.
What You’ll Do
Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management
Research and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the DevSecOps space to identify potential acquisition targets
Build and maintain comprehensive target lists across strategic focus areas, leveraging various data sources and industry research
Manage and optimize our deal flow tracking system to ensure efficient pipeline management
Deal Analysis & Execution:
Conduct initial screening of potential targets, analyzing strategic fit, product synergies, and financial metrics
Assist in building detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support deal evaluation and negotiations
Support due diligence process by coordinating with cross-functional teams and supporting multiple work streams
Assist drafting key business documents for active acquisition engagements
Support post-merger integration planning and technical delivery
Create and maintain process documentation to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing for your areas of responsibility
Analysis & Reporting
Perform market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making
Create periodic reports on pipeline activity, deal progress, and integration status
Analyze historical deal performance and capture lessons learned to improve future processes
Monitor industry trends and provide regular updates to the team on relevant market activities
What You’ll Bring
Bachelors or equivalent in Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of corporate development, venture capital, private equity, or competitive analysis ideally focused on the technology industry
Adept with technology, analytical and detail-oriented critical thinker
Excellent judgment, mature personality; a sophisticated, worldly businessperson
Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects independently
Proactive and action-oriented, anticipates needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable with working asynchronously across multiple time zones
You are living wherever you want and are excited about the all remote lifestyle
You share our values, and work in accordance with those values
This role will be required to work with US based customers and Team Members and must be flexible to work some evening hours (likely not past 19:00)
About the team
Corporate Development team members prospect, pursue and integrate acquisitions to accelerate GitLab’s roadmap and offer better tools to customers more quickly.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
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Corporate Development Analyst
An overview of this role
As an Analyst, Corporate Development, you will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and owning the acquisition opportunity pipeline, and helping with the deal flow.
What You’ll Do
Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management
Research and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the DevSecOps space to identify potential acquisition targets
Build and maintain comprehensive target lists across strategic focus areas, leveraging various data sources and industry research
Manage and optimize our deal flow tracking system to ensure efficient pipeline management
Deal Analysis & Execution:
Conduct initial screening of potential targets, analyzing strategic fit, product synergies, and financial metrics
Assist in building detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support deal evaluation and negotiations
Support due diligence process by coordinating with cross-functional teams and supporting multiple work streams
Assist drafting key business documents for active acquisition engagements
Support post-merger integration planning and technical delivery
Create and maintain process documentation to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing for your areas of responsibility
Analysis & Reporting
Perform market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making
Create periodic reports on pipeline activity, deal progress, and integration status
Analyze historical deal performance and capture lessons learned to improve future processes
Monitor industry trends and provide regular updates to the team on relevant market activities
What You’ll Bring
Bachelors or equivalent in Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of corporate development, venture capital, private equity, or competitive analysis ideally focused on the technology industry
Adept with technology, analytical and detail-oriented critical thinker
Excellent judgment, mature personality; a sophisticated, worldly businessperson
Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects independently
Proactive and action-oriented, anticipates needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable with working asynchronously across multiple time zones
You are living wherever you want and are excited about the all remote lifestyle
You share our values, and work in accordance with those values
This role will be required to work with US based customers and Team Members and must be flexible to work some evening hours (likely not past 19:00)
About the team
Corporate Development team members prospect, pursue and integrate acquisitions to accelerate GitLab’s roadmap and offer better tools to customers more quickly.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
Remote-Global