Corporate Development Associate

Your Job

The Molex Corporate Development team is looking for a Corporate Development Associate to join Molex's M&A team.

Molex's Corporate Development group provides strategy development, deal origination, financial modeling and valuation, and due diligence capabilities in support of Molex's M&A, divestiture, and other investment workstreams.

This role is based out of Molex's Chicago (IL) office in the Willis Tower and occasionally requires work in Molex's corporate headquarters based in Lisle (IL) to develop relationships and collaborate with senior leaders across the company.

What You Will Do

As an Associate on the M&A team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-value initiatives across all Molex's divisions with responsibilities that include:



* Financial analysis and modeling of acquisition target companies


* Performing industry research and competitive analysis related to potential acquisitions and divestitures


* Identifying and assessing key profit drivers, risks, and synergies related to potential transactions


* Contributing throughout the full acquisition process (origination, analysis, diligence, closing)


* Engaging with relevant stakeholders (investment banks, private equity firms) to facilitate deal activity


* Partnering with business leaders to assess and refine strategic choices


* Preparing and presenting management and board-level materials

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


* 1+ years in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or Private Equity


* Bachelor's Degree preferably with an emphasis in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE


* Strong business acumen and economic thinking


* Strategic mindset with proven ability to frame multi-faceted decisions and alternatives


* Firm grasp of finance, accounting, and financial modeling fundamentals


* Project management experience and the ability to progress projects with limited guidance


* Ability to build relationships with team members, internal customers, and external parties


* Capable of participating in and leading discussions with senior-level management


* Ambitious - exhibits potential for growth and ability to take on increased responsibility over time


* Effective verbal and written communication skills


* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000-120,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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