Manager, Corporate Development (M&A)

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Minnesota is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development (M&A) to lead and manage multiple acquisition projects on the Mergers & Acquisitions team. You will partner with senior leaders to drive strategic investments and coordinate cross-functional due diligence while presenting findings to executives.

This role offers exposure to one of the world’s largest healthcare investors, with broad growth opportunities, complex financial modeling, and a collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of M&A experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory Services
• Experience leading multiple transaction workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial and accounting expertise, including quality of earnings, working capital, cash flow analysis, and GAAP reporting
• Advanced valuation, forecasting, and transaction modeling experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
• Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acquisition opportunities, including business models, strategic fit, growth potential, and key financial drivers
• Develop valuation analyses, synergy assessments, DCF models, comparable company analyses, and accretion/dilution models
• Lead cross-functional due diligence efforts, partnering with internal subject matter experts to assess risks and validate investment opportunities
• Conduct financial diligence to evaluate earnings quality, performance trends, and transaction assumptions
• Review transaction terms with financial implications and provide recommendations to support negotiation strategies
• Present investment opportunities, diligence findings, and transaction risks to senior executives and business leaders
• Research industry trends, growth opportunities, and potential acquisition targets across the healthcare landscape
• Serve as a key liaison between business leaders, external advisors, and target companies
• Mentor and develop junior team members while fostering strong business and financial acumen

Skills

M&A experience

Financial analysis

Executive presentations

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. Through our two complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, we serve millions of people worldwide and continue to invest in innovative solutions that improve health outcomes.

We are seeking a Manager, Corporate Development (M&A) to join our highly active Mergers & Acquisitions team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage multiple acquisition projects while partnering closely with senior leaders across UnitedHealth Group and executives from target organizations. As one of the largest healthcare investors in the world, UnitedHealth Group leverages strategic M&A to accelerate growth and advance our mission.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate acquisition opportunities, including business models, strategic fit, growth potential, and key financial drivers
• Develop valuation analyses, synergy assessments, DCF models, comparable company analyses, and accretion/dilution models
• Lead cross-functional due diligence efforts, partnering with internal subject matter experts to assess risks and validate investment opportunities
• Conduct financial diligence to evaluate earnings quality, performance trends, and transaction assumptions
• Review transaction terms with financial implications and provide recommendations to support negotiation strategies
• Present investment opportunities, diligence findings, and transaction risks to senior executives and business leaders
• Research industry trends, growth opportunities, and potential acquisition targets across the healthcare landscape
• Serve as a key liaison between business leaders, external advisors, and target companies
• Mentor and develop junior team members while fostering strong business and financial acumen

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 6+ years of M&A experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory Services
• Experience leading multiple transaction workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial and accounting expertise, including quality of earnings, working capital, cash flow analysis, and GAAP reporting
• Advanced valuation, forecasting, and transaction modeling experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
• Ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA, CPA, or MBA
• Healthcare industry transaction experience

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to help drive the strategic growth of one of the world's largest healthcare organizations. You'll gain broad exposure to executive leadership, participate in high-impact transactions, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of healthcare through M&A.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.