Corporate Development Associate

Your Job The Molex Corporate Development team is looking for a Corporate Development Associate to join Molex's M&A team. Molex's Corporate Development group provides strategy development, deal origination, financial modeling and valuation, and due diligence capabilities in support of Molex’s M&A, divestiture, and other investment workstreams. This role is based out of Molex's Chicago (IL) office and occasionally requires work in Molex’s corporate headquarters in Lisle (IL) to develop relationships and collaborate with senior leaders across the company. What You Will Do As an Associate on the M&A team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-value initiatives across all Molex's divisions with responsibilities that include: Financial analysis and modeling of acquisition target companies Performing industry research and competitive analysis for potential acquisitions and divestitures Identifying and assessing key profit drivers, risks, and synergies related to potential transactions Contributing throughout the full acquisition process (origination, analysis, diligence, closing) Engaging with relevant stakeholders (investment banks, private equity) to facilitate deal activity Partnering with business leaders to assess and refine strategic choices Preparing and presenting management and board-level materials Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 1+ years in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Consulting, or Private Equity Bachelor’s Degree preferably with an emphasis in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting Skills and Experience Strong business acumen and economic thinking Strategic mindset with proven ability to frame multi‑faceted decisions and alternatives Firm grasp of finance, accounting, and financial modeling fundamentals Project management experience and the ability to progress projects with limited guidance Ability to build relationships with team members, internal customers, and external parties Capable of participating in and leading discussions with senior‑level management Ambitious – exhibits potential for growth and ability to take on increased responsibility over time Effective verbal and written communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Alignment with Principle Based Management framework Compensation For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000-120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible spending and health savings accounts Life insurance and disability coverage Retirement plans Paid vacation and time off Educational assistance Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (where eligible) Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr Molex