Whirlpool Corporation · 1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Strategy & Business Development (M&A Focus)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $126K/yr
2+ years expWhirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on improving life at home. The Senior Analyst, Strategy & Business Development (M&A Focus) will be responsible for analyzing and executing acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic business proposals while collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams.
Home Appliances
Responsibilities
Use strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative. Plan and perform all financial and quantitative analyses that will yield critical answers to M&A questions. Understand the required data sets to complete the analysis and procure them accordingly. Utilize critical thinking to evaluate ambiguous issues and manage the delivery of timely, well-triangulated analyses, with actionable insights
Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across all functions within the organization. Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, with senior stakeholders (Director+) across all functions. Create and oversee the development of major M&A presentations for senior executives. Develop work plans independently to effectively manage the day-to-day activities of global cross-functional teams. In addition, manage relationships with 3rd party advisors, where appropriate. Demonstrate mastery in Google Slides/Docs/Sheets to create impactful, concise communication material for senior leadership
Showcase an ability to independently build complex financial and valuation models, with informed assumptions, and communicate strategic implications to senior colleagues. Demonstrate mastery of (i) valuation techniques, including, but not limited to, discounted cash flows, public comparables, precedent M&A, leveraged buyouts, analysis at various prices, and sum-of-the-parts, as well as (ii) transaction math concepts, including, but not limited to, synergy assessments, pro forma ROIC, and earnings accretion/dilution. Reliably troubleshoot and enhance others’ (i.e., advisors’, Analysts’) models under time pressure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of experience in Corporate M&A, Investment Banking, Consulting, or Strategy and Business Development, focused on transaction analysis/support
Preferred
Ability to work unpredictable hours, and deliver superior results under pressure and time constraints
Comfortable on his/her feet building financial models and presenting with clarity to a variety of audiences
Motivated, self-starter, and possess a strategic mindset and enthusiasm
Strong situational and self-awareness, combined with a learning mindset
Communicating openly and honestly quickly builds trust and respect
Drive to second and third-order insights and develop clear communication and presentation materials to a variety of audiences
Possess a combination of out-of-the-box thinking and the ability to question the status quo / generally accepted beliefs. Comfortable with ambiguity and change
Experience of working in global, matrix organizations
Previous experiences in Consumer/Industrial Goods
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Whirlpool employee discount
Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
Kitchenettes
Always On Flexibility
Two-Week Work from Anywhere
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service
Company
Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2009-10-30Grant· $19.33M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Mandy McIvor
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Ryan Strain
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