Corporate Development Analyst II

Corporate Development Analyst II

Location: Southfield, MI - World Headquarters - In-Person

Lear's Strategy & Corporate Development team drives inorganic growth and portfolio optimization across one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. As a Corporate Development Analyst, you'll work at the intersection of strategy and execution — supporting transactions that shape Lear's competitive position and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with senior leadership to develop presentations and analysis supporting key investment decisions
• Support execution across a portfolio of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, and other innovative deal structures that advance Lear's strategic priorities
• Source, screen, and propose investment, partnership, and M&A opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models for acquisition targets, including valuation, financial statement analysis, NPV, and discounted cash flow analysis
• Analyze new opportunities in adjacent and existing markets, including ongoing assessment of strategic options
• Conduct market research on key industry trends, competitive dynamics, and issues impacting the Company
• Work cross-functionally to align deal strategy with partners and stakeholders across business units
• Perform peer benchmarking analyses and monitor sell-side research estimates and models
• Support due diligence and deal closing activities

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or related transactional roles
• Ability to independently build and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analyses
• Strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting
• Ability to synthesize complex market and financial data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, concise communicator – both written and verbal, and capable of translating complex topics for executive audiences
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet or Capital IQ; familiarity with data and analytics platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new tools while adapting to project-specific requirements

Preferred Requirements:

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree or credential
• Experience with automotive industry trends, supply chain dynamics, or mobility technology research
• Direct exposure to relevant transactional activity

Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly. Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation. Location Code: 0090