Investment & Partnership Manager

Do you want to drive the digitization and electrification of Mercedes-Benz? Are you a networker with an aptitude for execution? We are looking for an individual who will support Mercedes-Benz's venture investment and strategic partnerships efforts in North America. You will be working closely with the global tech, venture and partnerships teams in Germany and support a high-impact local team. Your scope will include identifying, selecting, and managing external partnerships and investment opportunities, primarily in the areas of digitization and electrification, while driving cross-functional teams. This is a high-visibility, high potential role that will help define short, mid-term and long-term roadmaps by leveraging the North America ecosystem. Relocation assistance (domestic or international) is not provided for this position. Job Responsibilities: • Partner with business unit leaders on strategy development, including identifying product gaps, evaluating cooperation options, and collaborating on target selection criteria. • Work alongside development teams to productize innovations in partnership with early to late stage high-tech companies. • Develop engagement models for early to late stage high-tech companies for Mercedes-Benz • Assess product and company fitness for long-term strategic partnership. • Ideate, Plan and Execute proof of concepts with internal and external engineering and design teams. • Develop network of industry contacts, venture capital firms, and advisory executives to bring knowledge of market trends and opportunities to bear on strategic discussions. • Responsibilities include screening, selection and evaluation of possible external cooperation partners located in North America leading to proof of concept (POC) and cooperation agreements. • Identifying technology and innovation trends, seek and negotiate future cooperation projects with partners and start-ups. Moreover, execute, integrate and evaluate strategic, commercial and technical due diligence work streams together with the technical specialty units. • Deal execution including conducting due diligence on M&A and venture investment/divestment, market research, financial modeling, preparation of investment memos. • Support the coordination, implementation and tracking of current and future portfolio of investments and collaboration activities. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree • Strong academic record/degree • 3+ years of relevant work experience • Experience working in strategy consulting, investment banking, or venture capital • Passion in automotive technology and innovation a plus • Strong analytical skills, positive attitude and work ethic • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Fluent in English Preferred Qualifications: • Master's Degree preferred The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, job-related education, skills, and experience, geographic location, and market conditions. The current salary range for this position is as follows and may be modified in the future: $107,400 - $134,300. This position may involve access to export-controlled technology, hardware, or software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 and possibly technical data, defense articles and defense services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. As such, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America may be required to obtain an export license or authorization in accordance with United States law. Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families • 401(k) with employer match • Up to 15 company-paid holidays • Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave • Tuition assistance program • Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs * Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits