Description

The Molex Corporate Development team is looking for an Associate to support Molex’s inorganic growth initiatives by contributing to M&A strategy development, deal origination, target evaluation, and due diligence. As an Associate, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-value initiatives across all of Molex’s divisions globally.

ABOUT MOLEX

Established in 1938, Molex delivers complete electronic solutions for several markets including: data communications, telecommunications, home appliance, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, and medical. With over 40,000 employees and over 100,000 products, Molex is an integral part of Koch Industries, the largest privately-owned company in the United States ($115B of revenue, according to Forbes). Headquartered in Lisle, IL, Molex is a global company with a presence in more than 40 countries. The Corporate Development group is based in the Willis Tower, at 233 S Wacker Drive in Chicago.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Performing industry research and competitive analysis related to potential acquisitions
• Executing financial analysis, modeling, and valuation of acquisition targets
• Identifying and assessing key profit drivers, risks, and synergies related to potential transactions
• Contributing throughout the full acquisition process (origination, analysis, diligence, closing)
• Developing inorganic growth strategies for existing and new markets
• Partnering with business leaders to assess and refine strategic choices
• Preparing and presenting management and board-level materials

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Private Equity
• Bachelor's Degree preferably with an emphasis in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
• Strong business acumen and economic thinking
• Strategic mindset with proven ability to frame complex decisions and alternatives
• Firm grasp of finance, accounting, and financial modeling fundamentals
• Project management experience and the ability to drive 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

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Private Equity
• Experience in acquisition processes on the buy-side
• Experience working with manufacturing and engineering companies in the industrial tech sector.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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