M&A Business Development Manager

M&A Business Development Manager

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This position reports to

Global Head of Strategy & Business Development

Your role and responsibilities

ABB is currently seeking a proactive and analytical M&A and Business Development Manager to join our team at ABB Electrification Installation Products division. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying M&A targets, managing the M&A target pipeline, analyzing potential acquisitions, identifying synergies, supporting the M&A process, and identifying start-ups for venture capital investments. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of M&A processes, and the ability to work collaboratively with business functions, and the M&A and venture capital team.This role requires residency in an EU nation (i.e. Switzerland, Italy, Germany, UK, France, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria) and is a #LI-remote work opportunity. You will be mainly accountable for:• Identifying and evaluating potential M&A targets and supporting on developing the inorganic strategies, that align with ABB’s strategic objectives.• Managing, maintaining the M&A target pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of potential opportunities as well as conducting detailed analysis of M&A targets, including business plan modelling.• Supporting the end-to-end M&A process, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration.• Identifying promising start-ups for venture capital investments and coordinating the investment process with the venture capital team.• Remaining connected and updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape to inform M&A and investment strategies.Our team dynamics You will join a diverse, dynamic, talented, and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or in a technical or business field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in M&A analysis, business development, or related role (experience with venture capital investments and start-up ecosystems is a plus).
• Knowledge and passion of industry best practices, market conditions and emerging trends in M&A and venture capital.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to set priorities and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) is the number one manufacturer of electrification products in North America with a 125-year history of providing innovation and customer- focused solutions for connecting and protecting electrical systems, as well as a unique differentiated medium voltage offering. Our products are used all around you, every day – orbiting the earth, working on Mars, on the fastest trains we ride, in the fastest cars of the world, crossing oceans, in factories producing your food, in the tallest buildings of the world, in the most modern hotels and in the walls of your home. With a portfolio of more than 200,000 products marketed under more than 39 premium brand names, our division offerings are found wherever electricity is used. For more information visit https://go.abb/electrificationWe value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory