Strategic M&A & Corporate Development Analyst II

Lear Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Southfield, MI, is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst II to support inorganic growth and portfolio optimization. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy and execution, building financial models and preparing analyses for leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders, deal execution across acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships, and market research to guide strategic choices at Lear's world headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or related transactional roles.
• Ability to independently build and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analyses.
• Strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting.
• Ability to synthesize complex market and financial data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, concise communicator - both written and verbal, and capable of translating complex topics for executive audiences.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet or Capital IQ; familiarity with data and analytics platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new tools while adapting to project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior leadership to develop presentations and analysis supporting key investment decisions
• Support execution across a portfolio of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, and other innovative deal structures that advance Lear's strategic priorities
• Source, screen, and propose investment, partnership, and M&A opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models for acquisition targets, including valuation, financial statement analysis, NPV, and discounted cash flow analysis
• Analyze new opportunities in adjacent and existing markets, including ongoing assessment of strategic options
• Conduct market research on key industry trends, competitive dynamics, and issues impacting the Company
• Work cross-functionally to align deal strategy with partners and stakeholders across business units
• Perform peer benchmarking analyses and monitor sell-side research estimates and models
• Support due diligence and deal closing activities

Job description

Lear Corporation in Southfield, MI, is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst II to support inorganic growth and portfolio optimization. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy and execution, building financial models and preparing analyses for leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders, deal execution across acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships, and market research to guide strategic choices at Lear's world headquarters.