M&A Analyst

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

LOCATION: Westchester IL

WORKPLACE TYPE: Hybrid

Primary Function:

The M&A Analyst will work with other members of the Corporate Development M&A team and C-Suite leadership to drive the execution of Ingredions M&A agenda across the globe. Role will report to the Senior Director Mergers & Acquisitions.

What you will do:

• Support all members of the M&A team with the execution of M&A transactions including acquisitions divestitures and joint ventures
• Assist corporate and regional teams to identify new acquisition targets
• Review of inbound opportunities for strategic fit
• Assist in the development of business cases data analysis financial models and associated presentations
• Support and coordinate due diligence of targets and counterparties
• Coordination of global resources to align on M&A opportunities
• Support M&A related analyses and presentations for C-Suite and Board of Directors

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Economics
• 1-3 years of work experience in investment banking transaction services accounting or equivalent corporate accounting & finance experience
• Strategic mindset with experience in financial modeling strategy assessment and project management (i.e. capital projects budgeting/forecasting organic growth projects DCF analysis). Advanced accounting and financial modeling skills are a plus
• Excellent quantitative skill set and comfort with financial statements
• Highly skilled with Excel and Power Point

Who you are:

• Positive attitude professional coachable strong intellectual horsepower and eagerness to learn
• Highly collaborative and enjoys working in teams
• Tenacious and results orientated with sense of urgency and curiosity to diagnose and resolve problems
• Takes full responsibility for own analyses
• Tracks all tasks and status
• Demonstrates sound judgment
• Engage and communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally
• Comfort tackling multiple projects concurrently supporting multiple stakeholders

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.