Lambda

Senior Analyst, Capital Markets & Corporate Development

Lambda$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years in investment banking, private equity, private credit, or venture capital with focus on AI/cloud infrastructure.
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; experience with merger and project finance models.
  • Strategic thinker capable of synthesizing market data for actionable insights.
  • Excellent presentation skills for communication with executives and stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Deep interest in AI, cloud infrastructure, and emerging technology trends, particularly in machine learning or GPU computing.

Responsibilities

  • Support identification and execution of M&A, strategic investments, and capital raises.
  • Lead financial modeling and valuation analysis for transactions.
  • Conduct financial evaluations and prepare communication materials.
  • Track industry trends and capital markets to inform strategies.
  • Develop investment theses and financing strategies for long-term growth.
  • Cultivate strategic partnerships to enhance product offerings and corporate growth.

Benefits

  • Generous cash and equity compensation.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.
  • 401k plan with a 2% company match for U.S. employees.
  • Flexible paid time off plan that encourages use.
Full Job Description
*Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or upcoming New York City office location 4 days per week; Lambda's designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

As Lambda continues its rapid growth, we are expanding our capital markets and corporate development functions to drive strategic growth initiatives and partnerships, debt and equity capital raises, and M&A opportunities.

We are seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to play a key role in managing and executing the company's end-to-end acquisition and strategic investment activities. This high-impact role will collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and execute transactions that support Lambda's long-term vision.

What You'll Do
  • Support the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A, strategic investments, debt and equity capital raises, and strategic partnerships to accelerate growth, enhance capabilities, strengthen the balance sheet, and expand market reach.
  • Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, capital structure analysis, and due diligence for M&A transactions, strategic investments, and debt and equity financing activities.
  • Conduct strategic and financial evaluation of M&A, investment, and capital raising opportunities; communicate findings through business case memos, financing materials, and executive presentations.
  • Track industry trends, competitive dynamics, capital markets, and potential market opportunities to inform corporate development and financing strategy, while keeping stakeholders updated on the evolving ecosystem.
  • Develop investment theses, financing strategies, and market analyses to support strategic decision-making, capital allocation, and long-term growth.
  • Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance our product offerings, distribution channels, technology stack, and broader corporate growth objectives, including relationships with financial sponsors, lenders, investors, and strategic counterparties.

You
  • 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, private credit, or venture capital, ideally with a focus on AI, cloud infrastructure, debt capital markets, and/or restructuring.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills: specifically, experience building company models, merger models, or project finance / debt financing.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize market data into actionable insights and drive high-impact decisions.
  • Excellent presentation and communication abilities, with experience presenting to executives and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing multiple complex projects.
  • Deep interest in AI, cloud infrastructure, and emerging technology trends-prior experience in the machine learning or GPU computing space is a strong plus.

Salary Range Information

The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

We offer generous cash & equity compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles

401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)

Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use

About Lambda

Lambda is an online education company that offers courses in computer science and software engineering. The company was founded in 2017 by Austen Allred and Ben Nelson. Lambda's courses are designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or prior experience. The company's mission is to provide high-quality education that leads to well-paying jobs in the tech industry. Lambda has partnerships with a number of companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, and has helped thousands of students launch careers in tech.
Learn more about Lambda
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$5 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+100%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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