Business Development Specialist - Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Development & M&A Rotational Program - "ELEVATE Initiative"

3‑Year Early Career Role

This three‑year rotational role is designed for exceptional early‑career talent who want to accelerate their path in strategic finance, M&A, and Corporate Development at Baker Hughes.

Partner with the best Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

This three‑year rotational role is designed for exceptional early‑career talent who want to accelerate their path in strategic finance, M&A, and Corporate Development at Baker Hughes. Participants gain hands‑on experience across the full deal lifecycle—strategy, diligence, valuation, negotiations, and integration—while working directly with Corporate Development leaders who help shape the company's long‑term direction.

This is a high‑impact opportunity for individuals who want to start their career on an accelerated trajectory and contribute meaningfully from day one. The program is designed to build the core capabilities required for long‑term success not only in Corporate Development, but across Baker Hughes' broader finance and strategy functions.

You will rotate across core Corporate Development & M&A work streams, including:

• Strategic Analysis & Market Intelligence
• M&A Execution & Finance
• Capital Solutions
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Executive Communications

• A deep understanding of how a global industrial technology company evaluates and executes strategic investments, acquisitions and divestitures
• Exposure to senior executives and decision‑makers
• A strong foundation of financial, analytical, and strategic skills that translate across Corporate Development and the broader finance organization
• Accelerated development in financial analysis, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional leadership

• A recent graduate of the Baker Hughes ASPIRE program or equivalent internal or external early‑career candidate
• Curious, analytical, and comfortable working in fast‑moving, high‑stakes environments
• A clear communicator who can synthesize complexity into clarity
• A collaborative teammate with and a bias for action

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, Economics, or related fields
• Analytical and financial modeling skills
• Meaningful interest in strategy, M&A, or corporate finance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with professionalism and composure

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:
Business Development Specialist - Mergers & Acquisitions