Associate Manager, M&A; Mergers and Acquisitions

Overview

Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

Join Yum! Brands’ high‑performing Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team and help shape the future of one of the world’s largest restaurant companies. In this role, you’ll evaluate and execute acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments, and refranchising transactions that directly influence the long‑term strategy of our iconic global brands — KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill.

You’ll work closely with senior deal leads, cross‑functional partners, external advisors, and franchisees as you support transactions from early assessment through closing. This position offers broad exposure to leadership across Yum!’s global organization and is based in Plano, TX, operating in a hybrid model with three onsite days per week (Tuesday – Thursday).

Salary Range: $110,500 - $130,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Approximately 7+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, strategy, or a related field (or fewer years with an MBA).
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and financial statement analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• MBA, CFA, or CPA.
• Experience in consumer, retail, restaurant, franchise, or asset‑light business models.

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year.

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At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (YRSG) and Yum Connect, LLC (Yum Digital and Technology)) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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