Job title: Strategic Initiatives Analyst
Reports to: Director, Corporate Development
Department: Payment Operations
Location: New York, NY
Grade: 17
Our Company: Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company that specializes in providing integrated payments and banking solutions. Our innovative native platform empowers businesses to effortlessly collect, store, and send money in a scalable manner. We are committed to revolutionizing the way companies handle their financial transactions by offering cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service.
Job Summary: As a Strategic Initiatives Analyst, you will play an integral part in Priority’s investment and strategy team based in NY. You will be a key player in the investment process, assisting in all financial analysis and recommendations as well as evaluation of key internal strategies. The analyst will be responsible for in-depth diligence, cash flow modeling, and driving internal recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare cash flow models and performance analysis to support corporate growth opportunities.
- Perform ad hoc analyses for operations, finance, and C-Suite as needed.
- Conduct financial analysis and modeling for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate initiatives.
- Assist in due diligence, negotiations, and other project materials.
- Efficiently articulate/present investment ideas, analysis and transaction recommendations.
- Conduct industry and company research, and prepare market analysis reports.
- Collaborate with other business teams to develop and execute financial solutions for clients.
- Collaborate with external counterparties to drive project execution.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients and external counterparties.
- Continue to develop a strong skill set in data analysis, modeling and financial analysis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related fields.
- 1 year of experience in banking or related fields.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in investment modeling.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including the ability to build financial models from scratch.
- Base knowledge, or willingness to learn basic SQL and VBA.
- Self-starter with strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, question the results, generate insights and construct solutions.
- Excellent critical thinking skills, high organizational ability, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
- Excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal form, and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation range: $75,000 – $85,000
- End of Year Discretionary Bonus
- Unlimited PTO after year 1 (3 weeks to start)
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401k Match
- Education Expense Reimbursement
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- HSA and FSA
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Traditional Physical Requirements
- Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
- Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds.
- Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).
Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.