Mergers and Acquisitions Management

Trimble; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble is seeking an Associate to lead the India Corporate Development & Ventures team in Chennai, driving evaluation of acquisitions, partnerships, and venture investments for global growth. You will build financial models, analyze target companies, and craft investment memos while guiding analysts in a fast-moving environment.

You will lead a small India-based team, work with senior leaders worldwide, and contribute to strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or corporate development.
• Demonstrated experience building complex financial models and conducting rigorous investment or strategic analysis.
• Strong background in market research, competitive analysis, and industry landscape mapping.
• Prior experience mentoring junior analysts strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present complex analysis clearly to senior audiences.
• Familiarity with AI tools and automation to enhance research and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or CFA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and own robust financial models including 3-statement models, DCF, comparable company and transaction analyses, LBO frameworks, and scenario/sensitivity analysis for M&A and investments.
• Analyze unit economics, revenue drivers, margin structures, and capital efficiency across target companies.
• Evaluate deal structures, valuation ranges, and key financial risks across acquisitions and venture investments.
• Assess strategic fit, competitive positioning, and risk factors across potential targets.
• Prepare structured investment memos and analytical summaries to support go/no-go decisions.
• Develop high-quality investment presentations, board materials, and executive briefings.
• Own CRM pipeline integrity across all M&A and venture opportunities; design and improve deal workflows.
• Lead thematic research on industry trends and opportunities relevant to Trimble's priorities.
• Directly manage and mentor two analysts in India, providing direction and feedback.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Market research

Team leadership

English communication

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

MBA or CFA

Job description

Associate, Corporate Development & Ventures India Team Lead

Location: Chennai, India

Department: Corporate Development & Ventures

Position Overview

Trimble is seeking a high-caliber Corporate Development & Ventures Associate to serve as the founding team lead of our India-based Corporate Development team supporting the North American team. This role sits at the center of Trimble's inorganic growth strategy — evaluating acquisitions, partnerships, and venture investments that shape long-term competitive advantage across construction, geospatial, infrastructure, and AI-driven workflows. You will lead a team of one or two analysts in India while working directly with senior corporate development leaders globally. This is a dual-mandate role: you are both a hands‑on practitioner — building models, conducting rigorous analysis, and developing investment presentations — and a team lead responsible for the quality, throughput, and professional development of your analysts. The role is designed for individuals who combine strong financial and analytical skills with strategic judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the organizational maturity to lead a high-performance team in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Valuation and Analysis Build and own robust financial models including 3-statement models, DCF, comparable company and transaction analyses, LBO frameworks, and scenario/sensitivity analysis to support M&A and investment decisions


• Analyze unit economics, revenue drivers, margin structures, and capital efficiency across target companies


• Evaluate deal structures, valuation ranges, and key financial risks across acquisitions and venture investments


• Assess strategic fit, competitive positioning, and risk factors across potential targets


• Prepare structured investment memos and analytical summaries that support go/no-go decisions


• Presentation & Communication Development Develop high-quality investment presentations, board materials, and executive briefings that synthesize financial and strategic analysis into compelling narratives Build repeatable presentation templates and communication frameworks that elevate the team's output quality and consistency Prepare materials for internal investment reviews, portfolio updates, and strategic planning discussions


• Pipeline Management & Process Development Own CRM pipeline integrity across all M&A and venture opportunities, ensuring real-time visibility into deal stage, ownership, and next steps Design, implement, and continuously improve structured deal workflows including stage gates, scoring criteria, and prioritization frameworks Build and standardize analytical processes, templates, and playbooks that increase team efficiency and output quality Drive innovation in pipeline management by leveraging AI tools, automation, and data enrichment capabilities Flag stalled deals, upcoming decision points, and key risks across the funnel to senior team members


• Market Intelligence & Thematic Research Lead thematic research on industry trends, competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and whitespace opportunities relevant to Trimble's strategic priorities Build and maintain market maps, competitive landscapes, and sector analyses across construction technology, geospatial, transportation, and AI-enabled workflows Track venture funding activity, private equity transactions, and strategic moves by key competitors and adjacent players Synthesize market intelligence into structured briefings that inform deal origination and investment thesis development


• Team Leadership & Development Directly manage and mentor two analysts based in India, providing day-to-day direction, analytical guidance, and structured feedback Assign and oversee analyst workstreams, ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery Foster a high-performance team culture focused on analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement Support analyst professional development through coaching, skills training, and exposure to live deal work

Qualifications

• 8‑10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or corporate development


• Demonstrated experience building complex financial models and conducting rigorous investment or strategic analysis


• Strong background in market research, competitive analysis, and industry landscape mapping


• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior analysts strongly preferred


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present complex analysis clearly to senior audiences


• Familiarity with AI tools and automation to enhance research and analysis


• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required


• MBA or CFA strongly preferred

Trimble Inc. | Corporate Development & Ventures | Confidential

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble.

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