Associate Director, Corporate Development

• Shape Ford's strategic investment and partnership activity globally, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances
• Evaluate and execute strategic investments and partnerships aligned with Ford's broader strategy
• Lead cross-functional teams and project management activities
• Lead due diligence with target executive teams, outside advisors, and internal subject matter experts
• Oversee detailed financial models and transaction valuation analyses
• Contribute to negotiation of transaction terms and legal documentation
• Create memorandums and presentations for senior management, C-level executives, and Ford's Board of Directors
• Maintain relationships with macroeconomic advisers, management consultants, accounting firms, and investment banks
• Enhance Corporate Development information sources, knowledge repositories, and processes
• Develop and maintain industry and competitive knowledge
• Apply shareholder value analysis to decisions and post-acquisition integration, including cost and revenue synergy monitoring
• Build risk management capabilities and incorporate what-if, scenario, and contingency planning
• Contribute to team member development and collaboration with skill teams and business units

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 5-7+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory Services, strategic management consulting and/or Corporate Development activities
• 5-7+ years of experience exhibiting exceptional financial analytical skills
• Master’s in Business Administration degree preferred
• Preference for automotive/technology experience during career
• Exposure to multiple companies and business models
• Experience in a multi-national corporate setting preferred
• Experience working on cross-functional and multi-department enterprise-wide projects
• Ability to operate independently under pressure with attention to detail
• Experience leading teams
• Ability to delegate effectively, manage performance, and develop others
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Demonstrates expertise in strategic investment evaluation, partnership development, and financial analysis within a corporate development context. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and enhance organizational knowledge and processes.

• Strategic Investment Evaluation
• Financial Analytical Skills
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Transaction Valuation Analysis
• Negotiation of Transaction Terms

• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence
• Shareholder Value Analysis
• Cost and Revenue Synergy Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Scenario Planning
• Transaction Advisory Services
• Corporate Development
• Strategic Management Consulting
• Investment Banking

• Attention to Detail
• Team Development
• Delegation
• Performance Management
• Collaboration

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master’s in Business Administration

• Automotive
• Technology
• Multi-National Corporate Setting
• Macroeconomic Advisers
• Management Consultants
• Accounting Firms
• Investment Banks