Corporate Development Analyst II

Job Description

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

Preferred Requirements

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