ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Corporate Development Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New Haven • Connecticut • United States

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About the role

  • 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 analysis
  • Manage the M&A pipeline, prepare executive‑ready materials, and support post‑close integration to ensure value creation
  • Manage cross‑functional diligence efforts, coordinating with finance, legal, operations, compliance, and external consultants to assess financial, operational, and strategic risks
  • Develop detailed financial models, valuations, and scenario analyses
  • Partner with finance and legal on purchase agreement terms, working capital mechanisms, TSAs, Day 1 readiness, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics in locks, door hardware, access control, and security solutions
  • Track and prioritize opportunities, maintain process discipline, and ensure stakeholder alignment across active deals
  • Prepare concise, data‑driven one‑pagers, summaries, and presentations that clearly articulate strategic rationale, risks, and value creation plans
  • Coordinate with internal teams to drive operational alignment, synergy capture, and integration milestones
  • Work with senior leadership to align M&A activities with corporate strategy and ensure seamless execution from diligence through integration

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
  • Strong opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Collaborative, innovative culture with talented colleagues
  • Access to global career pathways within the ASSA ABLOY Group
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingvaluationdue diligencedeal structuringmarket analysiscompetitive analysisrisk mitigationscenario analysispurchase agreement termsM&A pipeline management
Soft Skills
negotiationcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationproject managementstakeholder alignmentprocess disciplinepresentation skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA