Mergers & Acquisitions Manager
Quick Summary
Strategic Analysis Partner with Corporate Development and business leaders to evaluate strategic opportunities and support development of investment theses Conduct analysis of market, customer,
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a major in Business, Finance or Accounting with 6+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity,
What We Offer
~1 min readThe M&A Manager plays a key role in supporting enterprise inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. This role partners with corporate and business unit leadership to evaluate opportunities, develop business cases, and drive execution of strategic initiatives. The position combines analytical rigor, project leadership, and cross-functional coordination to translate market insights and strategic priorities into actionable transactions and initiatives that support long-term growth and profitability.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- Partner with Corporate Development and business leaders to evaluate strategic opportunities and support development of investment theses
- Conduct analysis of market, customer, technology, competitor, and regulatory trends to inform decision-making
- Support development of business cases and strategic recommendations for potential transactions and initiatives
- Support execution of transactions including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring
- Assist in screening and evaluating potential acquisition targets, investments, and partnerships
- Coordinate diligence efforts across functional areas (e.g., Finance, Legal, Tax) and synthesize key findings
- Support the project lead across corporate development initiatives, ensuring alignment on scope, deliverables, and timelines
- Manage aspects of project execution, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and risk/issue management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure agreements, contracts, and supporting documentation
- Support pre-close integration planning and post-close execution efforts to ensure successful transition and value capture
- Track initiative progress, interdependencies, and risks, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Develop materials and present insights to stakeholders, including clear, data-driven reporting and recommendations.
- Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to Corporate Development leadership and business partners
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a major in Business, Finance or Accounting with 6+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or related fields, or candidate can have a MS degree and 4+ years of experience, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic initiatives, or deal advisory workstreams
- Strong analytical skills with ability to perform financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis
- Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
- Effective communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with intent and build strong partnerships across functions
- Proactive, self-starter with strong accountability and execution focus
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Interest and / or experience in Cox's areas of focus (automotive, cleantech, edtech, govtech, online and traditional media and broadband communications) preferred but not necessary
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 29, 2026
- Last seen
- September 29, 2026
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- September 29, 2026
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