Corporate Development Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Corporate Development Manager supporting end-to-end M&A activities at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas. Collaborating with leaders to evaluate and execute strategic acquisitions across the Americas.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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