Corporate Development Manager

Corporate Development Manager

Are you looking to shape the future growth of a global leader in access solutions? As a Corporate Development Manager, you'll join ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas, the industry leader in innovative, integrated access solutions for commercial, institutional, and residential markets. Our commitment to safety, security, and convenience drives continued expansion through strategic acquisitions across the region. The Mergers & Acquisitions team plays a pivotal role in this growth, and we're seeking a Corporate Development Manager to help lead and support these initiatives.

This is an onsite position based in New Haven, CT. You must have the ability to travel, including internationally, up to 25%.

What you will be doing

You will support end-to-end M&A activities across the Americas, partnering with business leaders, internal teams and external advisors to evaluate, structure, and execute acquisition opportunities. Your work will include leading due diligence, building financial models, conducting market and competitive analysis, managing the M&A pipeline, preparing executive-ready materials, and supporting post-close integration to ensure value creation. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Due Diligence Leadership - Manage cross-functional diligence efforts, coordinating with finance, legal, operations, compliance, and external consultants to assess financial, operational, and strategic risks.
• Financial Modeling & Valuation - Develop detailed financial models, valuations, and scenario analyses. Provide insights on deal structures, financing options, synergies, and risks.
• Deal Structuring Support - Partner with finance and legal on purchase agreement terms, working capital mechanisms, TSAs, Day 1 readiness, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Market Research & Target Identification - Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics in locks, door hardware, access control, and security solutions. Identify, assess, and recommend potential acquisition targets.
• M&A Pipeline Management - Track and prioritize opportunities, maintain process discipline, and ensure stakeholder alignment across active deals.
• Investment Materials & Leadership Updates - Prepare concise, data-driven one-pagers, summaries, and presentations that clearly articulate strategic rationale, risks, and value creation plans.
• Post-Merger Integration Support - Coordinate with internal teams to drive operational alignment, synergy capture, and integration milestones.
• Strategic Collaboration - Work with senior leadership to align M&A activities with corporate strategy and ensure seamless execution from diligence through integration.
• Value Tracking & Governance - Support performance tracking against deal cases, maintain scorecards, and escalate risks or resourcing gaps.
• Lessons Learned & Playbook Development - Document post-close insights to strengthen templates, diligence checklists, and underwriting standards.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 3+ years in M&A, corporate development, strategy, or investment banking with demonstrated deal execution experience.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 50%.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation (including DCF), due diligence, and deal-structuring.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with senior leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional M&A processes.
• Strong project management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience conducting market and competitive analysis, ideally in industrial manufacturing or access control.
• Ability to create clear, compelling presentations for executive audiences.
• Knowledge of M&A best practices and regulatory considerations.
• Fluency in English; Spanish or Portuguese a plus for Latin American transactions.

Preferred Skills

• Industry knowledge in locks, door hardware, access control, smart locks, IoT-enabled systems, and electronic security.
• Familiarity with technologies such as electronic access control, automated doors, integrated security platforms, and cloud-based solutions.
• Experience integrating manufacturing businesses, including supply chain, production, and distribution considerations.
• Cross-border M&A experience in North and Latin America, including regulatory and trade considerations.
• Understanding of UL, ANSI, and other relevant product and safety certifications.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA, PMP, or M&A-related credentials.

Why Join ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas?

• Influence the strategic growth of a global leader in access solutions.
• Competitive compensation, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative, innovative culture with talented colleagues.
• Access to global career pathways within the ASSA ABLOY Group.

If you're passionate about driving strategic growth through M&A and want to make a lasting impact at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas, we encourage you to apply today!