Manager - Business Development

AAM American Axle & Manufacturing is looking for Manager - Business Development in Detroit, MI.
This local job opportunity with ID 3932009654 is live since 2026-11-01 20:09:15.
Overview

As Manager - Business Development, you will drive strategic growth through M&A, divestitures, and partnerships. You will partner with business units, finance, and external advisors to evaluate opportunities, build business cases, and coordinate due diligence. You will lead transaction execution and guide post-merger integration to capture value. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations, shaping the company's portfolio and growth trajectory.

Responsibilities
  • Develop strategic business cases and investment theses with business unit leaders
  • Identify and prioritize M&A, divestiture, and partnership opportunities through market and competitive analysis
  • Build financial models, valuation analyses (DCF, comps, precedent transactions), and ROI assessments for transactions
  • Coordinate and lead due diligence across internal teams and external advisors, including data room management
  • Develop post-merger integration plans and track milestone achievement and synergy realization
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Fiinance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
  • MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred
  • 5+ years in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical and project management abilities; ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines
  • Experience in a global, cross-cultural environment
  • Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or related sectors preferred
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • analytical rigor
  • effective communication with external advisors
  • advanced financial modeling
  • DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions
  • synergy assessments and investment return analyses
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