Strategy and Corporate Development Analyst

• 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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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.