Strategic M&A Lead, Americas Growth

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Manager to lead end‑to‑end acquisition activities across the Americas from New Haven, CT. The role requires travel up to 50% and close collaboration with senior leadership to structure, value, and integrate strategic targets.

You will build detailed financial models, perform market analyses, and prepare concise materials for executive reviews, supporting the region’s growth strategy in the access solutions space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 3+ years in M&A, corporate development, strategy, or investment banking with demonstrated deal execution experience.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 50%.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation (including DCF), due diligence, and deal‑structuring.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with senior leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross‑functional M&A processes.
• Strong project management skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience conducting market and competitive analysis, ideally in industrial manufacturing or access control.
• Ability to create clear, compelling presentations for executive audiences.
• Knowledge of M&A best practices and regulatory considerations.
• Fluency in English; Spanish or Portuguese a plus for Latin American transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end M&A activities across the Americas, partnering with business leaders, internal teams and external advisors to evaluate, structure, and execute acquisition opportunities.
• Lead due diligence, build financial models, conduct market and competitive analyses, and manage the M&A pipeline.
• Prepare executive‑ready materials and presentations that articulate strategic rationale, risks, and value creation plans.
• Coordinate post‑close integration to drive operational alignment, synergy capture, and integration milestones.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align M&A activities with corporate strategy and ensure seamless execution from diligence through integration.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation (DCF)

Due diligence

Deal structuring

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Manager to lead end‑to‑end acquisition activities across the Americas from New Haven, CT. The role requires travel up to 50% and close collaboration with senior leadership to structure, value, and integrate strategic targets.

You will build detailed financial models, perform market analyses, and prepare concise materials for executive reviews, supporting the region’s growth strategy in the access solutions space.