Corporate Development Analyst II

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Lears Strategy & Corporate Development team drives inorganic growth and portfolio optimization across one of the worlds largest automotive suppliers. As a Corporate Development Analyst youll work at the intersection of strategy and execution supporting transactions that shape Lears competitive position and long-term value creation.

Your work will include but not be limited to:

• Work directly with senior leadership to develop presentations and analysis supporting key investment decisions
• Support execution across a portfolio of acquisitions divestitures joint ventures partnerships and other innovative deal structures that advance Lears strategic priorities
• Source screen and propose investment partnership and M&A opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models for acquisition targets including valuation financial statement analysis NPV and discounted cash flow analysis
• Analyze new opportunities in adjacent and existing markets including ongoing assessment of strategic options
• Conduct market research on key industry trends competitive dynamics and issues impacting the Company
• Work cross-functionally to align deal strategy with partners and stakeholders across business units
• Perform peer benchmarking analyses and monitor sell-side research estimates and models
• Support due diligence and deal closing activities

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting business engineering or related field
• 24 years of experience in Corporate Development Investment Banking or related transactional roles
• Ability to independently build and maintain complex financial models including DCF LBO and comparable company analyses
• Strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting
• Ability to synthesize complex market and financial data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Clear concise communicator both written and verbal and capable of translating complex topics for executive audiences
• Proficient in Excel PowerPoint FactSet or Capital IQ; familiarity with data and analytics platforms (e.g. Palantir Foundry Tableau Power BI) is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new tools while adapting to project-specific requirements

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree or credential
• Experience with automotive industry trends supply chain dynamics or mobility technology research
• Direct exposure to relevant transactional activity

Lear Corporation is committed to fair meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.