Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

About the Role

In this role, you will be participating in and driving our strategic growth initiatives. You will lead and support the execution of the full spectrum of M&A activities, from industry research and pipeline generation to complex financial modeling, valuation, and the preparation of critical investment committee and board approval materials.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact global projects. Join our high-caliber Global Strategy and M&A team and gain valuable exposure to HARMAN's diverse global businesses and practices.

• Drive day-to-day deal execution and analysis, developing financial models and valuation scenarios for critical transactions, while collaborating with cross-functional HARMAN teams
• Synthesize data into compelling presentations and actionable investment conclusions for executive management review
• Create executive level M&A reports and communications to senior leadership audiences
• Orchestrate comprehensive due diligence activities and ensure project timelines are met through effective coordination with senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with HARMAN's Strategy and Business teams to proactively build and cultivate a robust M&A target pipeline
• Monitor and analyze key inorganic activities (M&A, investments, joint ventures, partnerships) and developments within the automotive and consumer electronics industries

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related quantitative field is required (Master's degree preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive and relevant professional work experience, preferably with 2+ years dedicated specifically to M&A activities OR an MBA and 2+ years M&A experience
• Strong financial, analytical and modelling skills with extensive experience in discounted cash flow, and relative valuation methods
• Proven knowledge of core M&A transaction activities, including due diligence, financial analysis and valuation
• Demonstrated strong project and people management abilities, including the ability to communicate clearly across seniority levels and functional areas, crucial for day-to-day management of M&A initiatives
• Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, global, cross-functional, and cross-time zone environment

• MBA
• Relevant experience within a corporate development team
• Have or are making progress toward CFA
• Industry-related knowledge and experience in automotive, consumer electronics

• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time (including international travel)
• Able to report to a home office in the Eastern or Central United States
• Due to the nature of the global team, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

• Access to employee discounts on world‑class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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$ 125,250 - $ 183,700

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave. Employees may also be…