Corporate Development Manager

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead 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.
• Drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment through strong communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively.

Requirements

• 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 25%.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Pay

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Skills

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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