Business Development Advisor - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

An exciting career awaits youAt MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.Position Summary: The Business Development Advisor – M&A will report to the Business Development Director, M&A and be based out of MPC's Findlay, Ohio campus. The Advisor role is responsible for leading all phases of the deal life cycle from deal origination and opportunity analysis, through post-close integration. Working closely with Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Optimization, and other key business partners, the M&A advisor identifies and executes opportunities to accelerate existing strategies through inorganic growth. Key Responsibilities: Process Lead Leads all phases of the deal life cycle Coordinates the development and execution of legal agreements with Law Organizes and leads meetings with internal subject matter experts (SME’s) to support opportunity analysis and due diligence processes Engages and coordinates activities with third-party advisors/banks to support M&A transactions Deal Originator Leads proactive screening efforts to identify top acquisition targets to advance MPC/MPLX strategies Develops and maintains a repository of top M&A opportunities Establishes and monitors leading indicators to inform decision timing of M&A opportunities Work Process Continuous Improvement Champion Conducts post-deal lessons learned reviews to identify work process improvement opportunities Engages with external subject matter experts to benchmark MPC M&A work processes and capabilities against industry best practices Maintains and continuously improves an M&A toolkit for all phases of the deal life cycle Minimum Requirements: Degree: Bachelors required; MBA preferred Business, Engineering, or Law preferred 7+ years of relevant experience Experience with M&A and commercial contract development strongly preferred Strong communication and collaboration skills required Self-starter, naturally curious, and comfortable challenging the status quo Continuous improvement mindset As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:Findlay, OhioAdditional locations:Job Requisition ID:00023420Location Address:539 S Main StEducation:Bachelors (Required)Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / DisabilityWe will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.SummaryLocation: Findlay, OhioType: Full time