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. 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 day-to-day deal execution and analysis, developing financial models and valuation scenarios for critical transactions, while collaborating with cross-functional HARMAN teams
• Synthesize data into compelling presentations and actionable investment conclusions for executive management review
• Create executive level M&A reports and 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related quantitative field is required (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive and relevant professional work experience, preferably with 2+ years dedicated specifically to M&A activities OR an MBA and 2+ years M&A experience
• Strong financial, analytical and modelling skills with extensive experience in discounted cash flow, and relative valuation methods
• Proven knowledge of core M&A transaction activities, including due diligence, financial analysis and valuation
• Demonstrated strong project and people management abilities, including the ability to communicate clearly across seniority levels and functional areas, crucial for day-to-day management of of 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

• MBA
• Relevant experience within a corporate development team
• Have or are 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 travel)
• Able to report to a home office in the Eastern or Central United States
• Due to the nature of the 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

• 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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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.