Business Development Advisor – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

4500 Marathon Petroleum Company LP; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is seeking a Business Development Advisor – M&A to lead the deal lifecycle from identification to closure, based at Findlay, Ohio. You will coordinate legal agreements with Law, and convene internal SMEs to drive opportunity analysis and due diligence.

The role requires 7+ years in M&A or related commercial contracts, with strong communication and collaboration skills. A results-driven, curious self-starter mindset and a focus on continuous improvement are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with M&A and commercial contract development strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.
• Self-starter, naturally curious, and comfortable challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the deal life cycle.
• Coordinate development and execution of legal agreements with Law.
• Organize and lead meetings with internal SMEs to support due diligence.
• Engage with external advisors/banks to support M&A transactions.
• Identify top acquisition targets to advance MPC/MPLX strategies.
• Maintain a repository of top M&A opportunities.
• Monitor leading indicators to inform timing of opportunities.
• Conduct post-deal lessons learned to improve processes.
• Benchmark MPC M&A work processes against industry best practices.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Self-starter

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary: The Business Development Advisor – M&A will report to the Business Development Director, M&A and be based out of MPC's Findlay, Ohio campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Lead Leads all phases of the deal life cycle
• Coordinates the development and execution of legal agreements with Law
• Organizes and leads meetings with internal subject matter experts (SME’s) to support opportunity analysis and due diligence processes
• Engages and coordinates activities with third-party advisors/banks to support M&A transactions
• Deal Originator Leads proactive screening efforts to identify top acquisition targets to advance MPC/MPLX strategies
• Develops and maintains a repository of top M&A opportunities
• Establishes and monitors leading indicators to inform decision timing of M&A opportunities
• Work Process Continuous Improvement Champion Conducts post-deal lessons learned reviews to identify work process improvement opportunities
• Engages with external subject matter experts to benchmark MPC M&A work processes and capabilities against industry best practices
• Maintains and continuously improves an M&A toolkit for all phases of the deal life cycle

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree: Bachelors required; MBA preferred
• Business, Engineering, or Law preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with M&A and commercial contract development strongly preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required
• Self-starter, naturally curious, and comfortable challenging the status quo
• Continuous improvement mindset

Location: Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations: Job Requisition ID: 00023420 Location Address: 539 S Main St Education: Bachelors (Required) Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular

Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.

• access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off
• 401k matching program
• paid parental leave
• educational reimbursement

The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Marathon Petroleum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.