Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

About the Role

In this role, you will be participating in and driving our strategic growth initiatives. You will lead and support the execution of the full spectrum of M&A activities, from industry research and pipeline generation to complex financial modeling, valuation, and the preparation of critical investment committee and board approval materials.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact global projects, gaining significant exposure to C-level discussions and decision-making processes. Join our high-caliber Global Strategy and M&A team and gain valuable exposure to HARMAN's diverse global businesses and practices

What You Will Do

• Drive deal execution and analysis, independently developing detailed financial models and valuation scenarios for critical transactions, while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional HARMAN teams
• Synthesize complex data into compelling presentations and actionable investment conclusions for executive management review
• Create executive level M&A reports / communications to senior leadership audiences.
• Orchestrate comprehensive due diligence activities and ensure project timelines are met through effective coordination with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HARMAN's Strategy and Business teams to proactively build and cultivate a robust M&A target pipeline
• Monitor and analyze key inorganic activities (M&A, investments, joint ventures, partnerships) and developments within the automotive and consumer electronics industries

What You Need to Be Successful

• MBA degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field is required
• 5+ years of progressive work experience, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated specifically to M&A activities
• Proven knowledge in the M&A transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, financial analysis, valuation, deal structuring, and negotiation
• Strong financial concepts and analytical, modelling skills with experience in discounted cash flow, and relative valuation methods (e.g., trading and transaction comparable)
• A skilled and articulate communicator, able to complex information into clear, concise verbal and written presentations for all levels of the business and diverse cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated strong project management abilities, crucial for overseeing intricate M&A initiatives
• Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, global, cross-functional, and cross-time zone environment

Bonus Points if You Have

• Direct experience within a corporate development team is highly desirable.
• Have or making progress toward CFA
• Industry related knowledge and experience in automotive, consumer electronics

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time (including international travelling)
• Able to report to an office located in Stamford, CT or Novi, MI (hybrid)
• Due to the nature of global team, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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