Cargill · 3 weeks ago
Corporate Development Senior Associate (Multiple Positions)
Wayzata, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expCargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world. The Corporate Development Senior Associate will manage and execute M&A processes, provide analytical support, and coordinate due diligence in transactions across North America and Latin America.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Manage, coordinate and execute MADJV (Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures and Joint venture) processes within Cargill’s Americas Corporate Development team that covers transactions in both North America and Latin America
Provide fact-based analysis, creative thinking and advisory services to Cargill enterprises, groups, functions, or the Executive Team; this may include evaluating and/or conducting industry studies to determine business expansion opportunities, analyzing operating and financial results of Cargill businesses and competitors; evaluating major capital expenditure proposals; or analyzing potential MADJV transactions
Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis, synthesize results and communicate actionable recommendations
Provide subject matter expertise and support to Corporate Development Directors and Managers on various projects
Provide coaching and feedback to client team members
Manage or administer one or more key departmental activities such as recruiting new employees, professional development, and/or training
Further develop quantitative and qualitative skills through Corporate Strategy & Development's training curriculum
Focus on M&A strategies and processes in the Latin American market, especially Brazilian M&A transactions
Coordinate due diligence processes and liaise with clients, legal counsel, and other advisors
Prepare and review Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs), pitch books, and management presentations in PowerPoint
Prepare and review transaction legal documentation, such as SPAs and APAs
Prepare valuation and financial models in Excel
Manage and review the build-up of financial business plans in the agrifood industry, including growth, profitability and synergies estimates
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance or a related field
5 years of related experience with M&A strategies and processes, which must include at least 3 years of experience conducting M&A processes with market(s) in Latin America
24 months of experience with evaluating or conducting industry studies to determine business expansion opportunities
24 months of experience with analyzing operating and financial results
24 months of experience with evaluating major capital expenditure proposals in the agricultural industry
24 months of experience with preparing and presenting M&A strategy documents to C-suite executives
24 months of experience with preparing valuation and financial models in Excel
24 months of experience with building industry research and financial business plans in the agrifood industry, including growth, profitability and synergies estimates
24 months of experience with coordinating cross-border and local M&A due diligence processes in emerging markets liaising with clients, legal counsel, and other advisors
Company
Cargill
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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