Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Senior Manager, Merger & AcquisitionsChicago (Hybrid)We are supporting our client in search of a Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions. Our client is a global industrials company based in the Chicago area. The company actively pursues growth through acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnerships across its global business segments. Reporting into the VP M&A, this position sits on the Corporate Development team and will be focused on evaluating new market opportunities, identifying and engaging potential targets, and supporting commercial aspects of transactions.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with business leaders to conduct portfolio analyses, assess performance, identify growth opportunities, and recommend strategic priorities for capital allocationFacilitate discussions with senior leadership regarding global inorganic growth opportunities, including platform expansion and adjacent market strategiesConduct market mapping and gap analyses to identify potential acquisition, investment, or partnership targetsDevelop target profiles and proactively engage prospective companiesBuild and maintain relationships with investment banks, executives, and industry stakeholdersPrepare presentations, business cases, and approval materials to support transaction opportunitiesLead commercial due diligence efforts, develop investment theses, and translate findings into actionable strategies and integration considerationsPartner cross-functionally to support execution of acquisitions, minority investments, and strategic partnershipsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree required5+ years of experience in a corporate strategy, business development or M&A positionMust have experience in assessing and sourcing potential targetsProven leadership capabilities with strong relationship building, strategic thinking, ability to influence others and communication skillsBackground in industrial, manufacturing, or similarly complex operating environmentsStrong financial and business acumen

Created: 2026-05-14