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Hasbro · 1 day ago

Corporate Development, M&A Associate

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $191K/yr

3+ years exp

Hasbro is a company dedicated to entertaining and connecting generations through storytelling and play. They are seeking a Corporate Development / M&A Associate to support acquisitions, investments, and partnerships while collaborating with senior leadership to implement growth strategies.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, assess, and implement Hasbro’s M&A and strategic partnership priorities

Build and sustain a network of acquisition and partnership prospects that align with Hasbro’s overarching growth strategy

Lead and support all aspects of the deal lifecycle: opportunity identification, due diligence, valuation (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comps, accretion/dilution), negotiation support, and integration planning

Engage in cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Strategy, Legal, Operations, Consumer Insights, and business unit leaders to verify that transactions support Hasbro’s business objectives and create shareholder value

Ensure excellence in execution across M&A strategy, deal sourcing, transaction management, and post-merger integration

Build and maintain complex financial models for evaluating opportunities and assessing potential financial/strategic impacts

Undertake in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide case creation and strategic advice

Assess industry dynamics and competitive trends in consumer products, gaming, and entertainment to identify implications for Hasbro’s growth strategy

Prepare clear, compelling materials and recommendations for senior executives

Effectively communicate analysis and strategic rationale to diverse audiences, including cross-functional teams, external advisors, and potential partners

Cultivate and manage positive relationships with internal and external collaborators, like advisors, target companies, and industry partners

Qualification

M&A executionFinancial analysisFinancial modelingValuation expertiseProject managementC-Suite interactionConsumer products knowledgeEntertainment sector knowledgeGaming sector knowledgeTechnology sector knowledgeCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

3+ years of experience in investment banking (M&A), private equity, management consulting, or corporate development

Proficient in handling intricate M&A transactions, with a history of successfully handling complex deal processes

Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise

Outstanding communication prowess, adept at translating complex financial and strategic analyses into actionable insights for senior executives and external associates

Demonstrates strong project management abilities, adept at prioritizing tasks under tight time constraints