layiq

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worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Manager at Cox Automotive | LAYIQ

General Description:

The M&A Manager plays a key role in supporting enterprise inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. This role partners with corporate and business unit leadership to evaluate opportunities, develop business cases, and drive execution of strategic initiatives. The position combines analytical rigor, project leadership, and cross-functional coordination to translate market insights and strategic priorities into actionable transactions and initiatives that support

long-term growth and profitability.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Analysis
Partner with Corporate Development and business leaders to evaluate strategic opportunities and support development of investment theses
Conduct analysis of market, customer, technology, competitor, and regulatory trends to inform decision-making
Support development of business cases and strategic recommendations for potential transactions and initiatives
Deal Execution & Diligence
Support execution of transactions including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring
Assist in screening and evaluating potential acquisition targets, investments, and partnerships
Coordinate diligence efforts across functional areas (e.g., Finance, Legal, Tax) and synthesize key findings
Cross-Functional Project Coordination
Support the project lead across corporate development initiatives, ensuring alignment on scope, deliverables, and timelines
Manage aspects of project execution, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and risk/issue management
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure agreements, contracts, and supporting documentation
Integration & Value Realization
Support pre-close integration planning and post-close execution efforts to ensure successful transition and value capture
Track initiative progress, interdependencies, and risks, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Executive Communication & Reporting

Develop materials and present insights to stakeholders, including clear, data-driven reporting and recommendations.

Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to Corporate Development leadership and business partners

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a major in Business, Finance or Accounting with 6+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or related fields, or candidate can have a MS degree and 4+ years of experience, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic initiatives, or deal advisory workstreams
Strong analytical skills with ability to perform financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
Effective communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with intent and build strong partnerships across functions
Proactive, self-starter with strong accountability and execution focus
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Interest and / or experience in Cox's areas of focus (automotive, cleantech, edtech, govtech, online and traditional media and broadband communications) preferred but not necessary

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