Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

In this role, you will be participating in and driving our strategic growth initiatives. You will lead and support the execution of the full spectrum of M&A activities, from industry research and pipeline generation to complex financial modeling, valuation, and the preparation of critical investment committee and board approval materials.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact global projects. Join our high-caliber Global Strategy and M&A team and gain valuable exposure to HARMAN’s diverse global businesses and practices.

• Drive day-to-day deal execution and analysis, developing financial models and valuation scenarios for critical transactions, while collaborating with cross-functional HARMAN teams
• Synthesize data into compelling presentations and actionable investment conclusions for executive management review
• Create executive level M&A reports and communications to senior leadership audiences
• Orchestrate comprehensive due diligence activities and ensure project timelines are met through effective coordination with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HARMAN's Strategy and Business teams to proactively build and cultivate a robust M&A target pipeline
• Monitor and analyze key inorganic activities (M&A, investments, joint ventures, partnerships) and developments within the automotive and consumer electronics industries

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related quantitative field is required (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive and relevant professional work experience, preferably with 2+ years dedicated specifically to M&A activities OR an MBA and 2+ years M&A experience
• Strong financial, analytical and modelling skills with extensive experience in discounted cash flow, and relative valuation methods
• Proven knowledge of core M&A transaction activities, including due diligence, financial analysis and valuation
• Demonstrated strong project and people management abilities, including the ability to communicate clearly across seniority levels and functional areas, crucial for day-to-day management of M&A initiatives
• Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, global, cross-functional, and cross-time zone environment

• MBA
• Relevant experience within a corporate development team
• Have or making progress toward CFA
• Industry related knowledge and experience in automotive, consumer electronics

• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time (including international travelling)
• Able to report to an office located in Stamford, CT or Novi, MI (hybrid)
• Due to the nature of global team, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Salary ranges: $ 123,750 - $ 181,500

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.