Senior Corporate Development Analyst

About the Role

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. Preferred local candidates or those willing to work on‑site three days per week are encouraged. Candidates based in Cincinnati or Louisville are also welcome to visit HQ weekly.

• Partner with the Growth Office to identify and evaluate compelling inorganic growth opportunities across sectors, geographies, and product lines (10%).
• Maintain relationships with potential transaction sources, including investment bankers, private equity firms, advisors, and target companies (10%).
• Support financial modeling and valuation analyses using DCF, public company comparables, and precedent transaction techniques (15%).
• Act as project manager on deal execution, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration activities with internal and external stakeholders (30%).
• Prepare investment memos, pitch decks, and approval materials for internal executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Aramco (30%).
• Contribute to divestiture processes, including separation planning, due diligence, marketing, modeling, and carve‑out execution (5%).

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in Corporate Finance or Accounting at a large, acquisitive multinational and/or Investment Banking, Private Equity, or transaction‑oriented consulting.
• Strong business acumen with emphasis on accounting and valuation fundamentals.
• Experience across M&A processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, integration planning, and execution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to present to and influence senior leadership.
• Proven track record in cross‑functional collaboration and managing external advisors.
• Highly analytical with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach to complex challenges; comfortable in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Project management expertise and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel globally; up to 25% travel required; overnight travel 20%.

• MBA preferred.

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

Valvoline Global is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at Valvoline glob