Manager, M&A and Corporate Development

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is currently seeking a Manager to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team at our El Segundo CA headquarters. Each member of this high-performing team plays a key role in shaping the future of Mattel.

This role is focused on M&A and Corporate Development working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Director of Corporate Development to support the development and execution of Mattels M&A and strategic growth initiatives. The Manager will help manage a pipeline of potential acquisitions partnerships and other strategic opportunities support due diligence and financial modeling and work with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.

This position offers:

• Significant opportunity for impact through shaping Mattels corporate strategy and leading and supporting key M&A and corporate development priorities.
• Access to Mattels executive leadership team and partnership with senior executives to drive business impact.
• Exposure across the organization through cross-functional projects including marketing sales finance supply chain digital and studios teams.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Accelerated career growth and a positive work environment.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Director of Corporate Development to evaluate and execute potential mergers and acquisitions divestitures and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain and monitor M&A pipeline
• Lead and support deal diligence efforts including coordinating cross-functional internal diligence teams and external advisors
• Develop integration and value creation plans and partner with acquired companies to ensure post-deal success

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• BA / BS degree from a top-tier university.
• 7 years of total professional experience (or 5 with MBA) with 2 years of post-MBA or equivalent work experience in investment banking or private equity.
• Deep experience across the full deal lifecycle including origination due diligence valuation negotiation closing and post-deal integration planning and execution
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills including proficiency with DCF trading comparables precedent transactions and accretion/dilution analysis
• Track record of impact.
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder groups.
• Superior communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Consumer Tech and / or Entertainment industry experience
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning embracing challenges and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range however base pay will be determined based on a candidates work location skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs comprehensive benefits and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattels Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company our employees and our culture. Also interested in signing up for job alerts Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color national origin religion sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation veteran and protected veteran status disability status and or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time