Rapid7

Analyst, Strategy & Transformation

Rapid7$78K — $105K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1.5-3+ years in investment banking, corporate development, or corporate strategy with a quantitative focus.
  • Proven ability to create financial models and apply valuation methods (DCF, comps, precedents).
  • Exceptional writing and presentation skills, adept at simplifying complex analyses for stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of M&A execution, due diligence, and competitive analysis.
  • Deep interest in enterprise technology and SaaS metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business leaders on product strategies and market entry decisions.
  • Develop complex financial models for strategic scenario evaluation and valuation analyses.
  • Evaluate targets and prepare deal materials like teasers and management presentations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for due diligence to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to evaluate industry trends.
  • Prepare executive-ready PowerPoint decks for strategic discussions with leadership and the Board.
  • Support the creation of the company's annual and long-range strategic plans.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and influence corporate strategy.
  • Engagement in high-impact transformational initiatives across the organization.
  • Access to a supportive environment fostering professional growth and development.
  • Collaboration within a newly formed team, allowing for innovative approaches to strategic challenges.
  • A culture that values diversity in backgrounds and experiences, enhancing team creativity.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Strategy & Transformation Analyst to conduct rigorous strategic and financial analysis, evaluate M&A opportunities, and act as a strategic partner to leaders across the business.

About the Team

The Transformation team is a newly created group positioned to work directly alongside executive leadership and across all areas of the business. Acting as the bridge between strategic planning and high-impact execution, the team is dedicated to driving key corporate strategy and transformational initiatives that shape the future of our organization.

About the Role

As a Strategy & Transformation Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to drive corporate strategy, evaluate market opportunities, and support M&A execution.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders on critical topics including product strategies, market entry, competitive positioning, operational improvement, and customer opportunity capture.
  • Create complex financial models to evaluate strategic scenarios and conduct valuation analyses using DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, and sum-of-the-parts methodologies.
  • Evaluate potential targets, partners, and investments while helping prepare deal materials (teasers, info memos, management presentations, term sheets).
  • Support due diligence by coordinating with cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess industry trends, track deal activity, and evaluate the financial performance of peer companies and adjacent sectors.
  • Synthesize complex findings into executive-ready PowerPoint decks and presentation materials for strategic discussions with executive leadership and the Board.
  • Support the development and maintenance of Rapid7's annual and long-range strategic plans, helping align company priorities with market opportunities.


The skills and qualities you'll bring include
  • Bring 1.5-3+ years of investment banking, corporate development, or corporate strategy experience with a heavily quantitative background.
  • Demonstrate proven ability to build financial models from scratch and apply core valuation methodologies (DCF, comps, precedents) to evaluate corporate strategy bets and M&A opportunities.
  • Possess exceptional writing and presentation skills, with a track record of translating complex analyses into concise, executive-ready presentations to foster commitment from stakeholders.
  • Hold strong familiarity with M&A execution processes, due diligence, deal documentation, and competitive landscape analysis.
  • Demonstrate a deep interest in enterprise technology, SaaS metrics, deal activity, and how tech companies scale and transform.
  • Manage multiple parallel work streams independently by establishing ownership, clear expectations, and holding self and others responsible for driving outcomes.
  • Build a global network and work across boundaries with cross-functional business leaders to deliver sustainable improvements that create business and customer value.
  • Apply a strong understanding of self to adapt to group dynamics, leverage agility, and navigate complex strategic scenarios.
  • Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.


We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don't be shy - apply today.
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About Rapid7

Rapid7 is a cybersecurity company that provides solutions for vulnerability management, incident detection and response, and application security. The company's cloud-based platform, Insight, allows organizations to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time. Rapid7's products are used by over 9,000 customers in more than 120 countries, including some of the world's largest companies in industries such as financial services, healthcare, and retail.
Learn more about Rapid7
Size
2,353 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$98.8 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+27.7%
Revenue
$411.4 million
NASDAQ

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