Manager, M&A and Corporate Development

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day.

We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers. Team

The Strategy and Corporate Development team is a small, elite group responsible for Mattel’s overall corporate strategy. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include strategic planning, M&A, corporate development, and strategic projects. We are at the forefront of Mattel’s next chapter of growth.

Opportunity

Mattel is currently seeking a Manager to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. Each member of this high‑performing team plays a key role in shaping the future of Mattel.

This role focuses on M&A and Corporate Development, working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Director of Corporate Development to support the development and execution of Mattel’s M&A and strategic growth initiatives. The Manager will help manage a pipeline of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities, support due diligence and financial modeling, and work with cross‑functional teams throughout the organization.

Key

Benefits

• Significant opportunity to impact Mattel’s corporate strategy and lead key M&A and corporate development priorities.
• Access to executive leadership and partnership with senior executives to drive business impact.
• Exposure across the organization through projects with marketing, sales, finance, supply chain, digital, and studios teams.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Accelerated career growth and a positive work environment.

Impact & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Director of Corporate Development to evaluate and execute potential mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain and monitor the M&A pipeline.
• Lead and support deal diligence, including coordinating cross‑functional internal teams and external advisors.
• Develop integration and value‑creation plans, partnering with acquired companies to ensure post‑deal success.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from a top‑tier university.
• 7+ years of total professional experience (or 5+ with MBA) with 2+ years of post‑MBA or equivalent work experience in investment banking or private equity.
• Deep experience across the full deal lifecycle: origination, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, closing, and post‑deal integration.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including proficiency with DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and accretion/dilution analysis.
• Track record of impact.
• Proven strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully in cross‑functional teams and manage complex stakeholder groups.
• Superior communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience in consumer, tech, and/or entertainment industry.
• Demonstrated growth mindset – staying curious, continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving oneself.
• The pay range is indicative of the projected hiring range; base pay will be determined based on location, skills, and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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Company

Culture

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