Job Description

YOUR CAREER

We are continuing to add to our world-class Corporate Development team here at Palo Alto Networks!  You are joining a tight knit, teamwork focused, and fast moving group of professionals working alongside leading technologists, product, and GTM experts across the company.  

At Palo Alto Networks, we have invested over $2.4B in the most innovative and exciting areas of security since 2018, and we are excited to continue investing in the cybersecurity platform of choice - serving over 75,000 Enterprise customers.

YOUR IMPACT

• Understand our markets in cybersecurity, as well as the broader landscape in which we operate such as networking, data center, remote / branch office, public cloud and other areas.  
• Identify key cybersecurity trends and also broader shifts in the IT landscape
• Conduct primary research on our markets, including gathering and validating third party estimates, as well as developing first-party estimates.  Some of this will be in areas that are new or where a unique approach will need to be taken in existing markets.  Connect with peers across the company to arrive at estimates
• Perform valuation analysis of both our company, others in our industry as well as potential targets of acquisition or investment employing a variety of methods.
• Support the work lead by Corporate Development team members at all levels.  This will include a set of deliverables where you will have primary responsibility and other deliverables where you will contribute to team output.  There will a need / opportunity to support Corporate Development Leads in their due diligence and deal process.
• Drive analysis and deliver recommendations in a data-driven manner
• Lead a fast-paced and thorough cross functional due diligence process
• Synthesize and up-level insights and opportunities to the cross functional team and senior management
• Develop and present high-quality recommendation and deliverables (PPT, Word, etc.) for executive level consumption and contribute to associated strategy and execution discussions

Qualifications

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 2-4  years of relevant work experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, top-tier tech corporate development teams, or management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG preferred).  Experience in our markets or those immediately adjacent is a requirement.
• Strong modeling skills, especially in working with concepts that are not well defined and will evolve.  An emphasis on market modeling, vs. three-statement models is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in valuation using a variety of methods such as comparable company analysis, regression of large data sets and discounted cash flow.  Strong understanding how variables impact valuation and an ability to apply judgement in selecting valuation methods.  Prior experience in transaction modeling is a plus but not required.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities and comfortable with discussions with senior audiences
• Great teammate and willingness to operate primarily in a supporting role initially (with room to grow).  Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with minimal supervision at times.

Additional Information

THE TEAM

We work hand in hand with organizations around the world as they move to a more secure environment.  As part of the Corporate Development and M&A team, you find and create opportunity, forming relationships with organizations seeking a trusted partner.

You are empowered with unmatched systems and tools. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks who isn’t committed to your success — everyone pitches in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development.

OUR COMMITMENT

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge the status quo of cybersecurity. We can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. To learn more about our dedication to inclusion and innovation, please visit our Life at Palo Alto Networks page and our diversity website.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.