American Axle & Manufacturing

Manager - Business Development

American Axle & Manufacturing$110K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance.
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple transactions under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-cultural environment.
  • Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or related sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic business cases and investment theses for corporate development initiatives with business unit leaders.
  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and target screening to prioritize acquisition opportunities.
  • Build financial models, valuation analyses, and synergy assessments to support transaction decisions.
  • Collaborate with external advisors such as investment bankers and legal counsel.
  • Lead and coordinate due diligence workstreams across internal and external teams.
  • Manage due diligence data rooms and timelines, identifying risks and value drivers in a timely manner.
  • Develop post-merger integration plans in partnership with business unit leaders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic corporate environment with a focus on growth and strategic initiatives.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams, including finance, legal, and operations, providing broad exposure to company operations.
  • Engagement with external industry experts, enhancing professional development and networking.
  • Involvement in high-impact activities like mergers and acquisitions, directly influencing company strategy.
  • Potential for career growth and advancement in a leading industry sector.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Manager - Business Development

Job Description Summary
Dauch is looking for a Manager - Business Development to join our team in Detroit, MI.

The Manager - Corporate Business Development (M&A) is responsible for financial and strategic analyses, developing business cases, coordinating due diligence activities, supporting transaction execution, and assisting with post-merger integration planning for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other corporate development activities. This role works closely with business units, finance, legal, operations, and external advisors to support the company's growth strategy and portfolio optimization objectives.

Job Description:

Strategy & Opportunity Assessment
  • Develops strategic business cases and investment theses to support corporate development initiatives, in partnership with business unit leaders.
  • Conducts market research, competitive analysis, and target screening to identify and prioritize acquisition, divestiture, and partnership opportunities.
Transaction Execution
  • Builds and presents financial models, valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions), synergy assessments, and investment return analyses to support transaction decisions.
  • Collaborates closely with external advisors - investment bankers, consultants, legal counsel, accounting firms, and tax advisors.
Due Diligence & Deal Structuring
  • Leads and coordinates commercial, operational, financial, tax, and HR due diligence workstreams across internal teams and external advisors.
  • Manages due diligence data rooms and timelines, ensuring timely identification of risks, issues, and value drivers.
Integration & Value Creation
  • Develops post-merger integration plans in partnership with business unit and functional leaders.
  • Tracks integration milestones, monitor synergy capture initiatives, and report progress against value creation targets.


Required Skills and Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Fiinance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance.
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-cultural environment.
  • Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or related sectors preferred.


About American Axle & Manufacturing

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) is a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier of driveline and metal forming technologies that are used to power a wide range of vehicles. AAM’s products are found in vehicles that drive on the road, fly through the air, and even drive under the sea. AAM’s engineering, design, and manufacturing capabilities allow it to produce products that meet the needs of its customers around the world. AAM has over 25,000 associates operating at nearly 90 facilities in 17 countries to support its customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Learn more about American Axle & Manufacturing
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$872.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$561.2 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$4.7 billion
NASDAQ

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