* Recognition @ Latitude: Education support, Better giving programme with charity partners, Latitude matches dollar for dollar and Community partner days
* Flexibility @ Latitude: Flexible work arrangements - balance work and personal responsibilities, Hybrid set up - work from home & the office, 3 Days paid volunteer leave annually, paid community service leave, paid compassionate / bereavement leave
* Yearly salary reviews & an STI Bonus
The Strategy and Corporate Development Analyst will report directly to the General Manager of Strategy & Development and support the broader team in a wide range of strategic and corporate development initiatives.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to both corporate and operational strategy, as well as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business development, and market analysis.
The person in the role will have the opportunity to work day-to-day with multiple parts of the organisation in addition to members of the Executive Committee and the Group General Manager, Corporate Development.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Corporate Development:
* Support the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, synergies evaluation, financial modelling, due diligence, and transaction execution, including negotiation of legal documentation.
* Conduct financial and strategic analysis of potential acquisition or partnership targets, including performing financial due diligence, valuation, business planning scenario analysis, and integration planning.
* Actively interact with members of the Strategy & Transformation team, Finance team, business units and external advisors (if involved) to review the merits of a potential transaction and distil the key findings for further internal discussion and evaluation with the CEO, ExCo and the Board of Directors.
* Monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify new opportunities for growth.
Business Development:
* Work on strategic and development initiatives aimed at fast-tracking the growth of the company’s customer base and revenue streams.
* Analyse potential strategic partnerships and alliances that align with the company’s long-term strategic objectives.
* Support the business units in evaluating the launch of new products and services by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Strategic Analysis:
* Assist in the development of corporate strategy by conducting in-depth market research and analysis.
* Support the evaluation of new market opportunities, including potential product launches, geographic expansion, and partnerships.
* Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership, including the CEO, executive team, and Board, to facilitate decision-making.
Operational Strategy:
* Assist in the identification of operational improvements to drive efficiency and enhance customer experience.
* Collaborate with internal teams to implement key operational projects.
* Track and report on the progress of strategic and operational initiatives.
Financial Modelling and Reporting:
* Develop and maintain financial models to assess the impact of strategic initiatives, M&A corporate development deals (including accretion/dilution, merger modelling and synergies value math), and business development opportunities.
* Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support key strategic decisions.
* Prepare and deliver presentations summarising findings and recommendations to senior management.
Experience & Knowledge
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or a related financial role.
* Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
* Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
* Familiarity with the financial services industry, particularly credit cards and personal lending, is a plus.
* The ability to stretch across multiple projects and strategic initiatives
Sometimes the best candidates don’t have 100% of what is listed above, but if you have most and are confident you’d be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
Sound like you?
That's a good sign! In return for your energy and ideas, we offer a flexible working environment and great compensation. We always support a safe, healthy, engaging, and productive working environment for all employees and workers, whether that be in your home and office, or a combination of both.
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Latitude may seem like the new kid on the block, but it's taken us almost a hundred years to become an overnight success. Digital payments, cards, loans, and insurance is what we offer - but what we really are is a platform that helps people shop and live better.
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Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.
Only open to Australian or New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens.