Job Description

We have an amazing opportunity to be part of a large and growing corporate development team of a 113 year Global Japanese Conglomerate (Hitachi, Ltd.) with wide ranging businesses in diverse industries such as Energy, Industrials and Technology. As part of Hitachi Digital, a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., you will work on the bleeding edge technology innovation across software, hardware, and services, on technology capabilities that are defining the fourth industrial revolution. As the Senior Manager of M&A Strategy (Corporate Development), you will play a crucial role for Hitachi Digital as it seeks to triple the size of its global business by 2027 and as such the role will give the ideal candidate a fantastic opportunity for hands on experience in sourcing, shaping deals, M&A execution, post-merger integration and business strategy.

If you are a self-starter, looking for an entrepreneurial role, a go-getter with strong technical skills, a can do attitude and a solid understanding of technology, trends and the forces shaping the enterprise landscape, this is a great opportunity to be part of a global company that has a long term outlook to success and innovation, a deep social commitment to its stakeholders and an M&A team that knows how to balance working hard and playing hard! Come join Hitachi Corporate Development and realize your career aspirations.

What you\'ll be doing

• Partner with business unit leaders on M&A strategy development, including identifying gaps, evaluating build/buy/partner options, collaborating on target selection criteria as well as the evaluating of inbound M&A opportunities. Assist with build/ buy/ partner analysis working with business stakeholders.
• Publish timely industry, sector analysis and related commentary.
• Support with proactive sourcing of deals through primary and secondary research, and investment banker relationships.
• Lead multiple business strategy and M&A related projects. Oversee transaction diligence and project management for the deal life cycle.
• Develop presentations on key initiatives and the state of the business for senior management and board members.
• Manage aspects of the due diligence, integration or transition processes, and synthesizing information for leadership teams
• Preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Review, Lead, assist with valuation work, transaction comparable and precedents for a full valuation analysis and price discovery / clearing price for deals.
• Develop Synergy models in partnership with BU\'s and other cross functional teams.

What you bring to the team

• Preferably MBA or similar degree in Finance (CPA, CFA, CMA).
• 10+ years of work experience (Finance, M&A or Consulting) within WallStreet Firms, Consulting Firms or from similar Tech Services Firms.
• Hands on practical financial modeling and model building experience; ability to understand Financial Statements, Cash Flows.
• Understanding and knowledge of complex M&A structures (LBO, RMT, Spin-off, Split-Offs).
• Industry knowledge of technology across software and services.
• Live deal sheet with prior M&A deal experience across sourcing and execution.
• Very Strong verbal and written communication skills.

As required by the equal pay and transparency acts, the expected base salary for this position is:

• Tier Two Location (including Colorado, Seattle, and the rest of California): $150k - $180k.
• Tier Three Location (including the rest of Washington State): $130k - $160k.

The expected pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara\'s bonus/variable/commission pay programs, where applicable, and are subject to the program\'s conditions and restrictions.

Our Company

Hitachi Vantara is part of the Global Hitachi family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what\'s now to what\'s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.

Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. Diversity of thought is welcomed and our employee base is represented by several active Employee Resource Group communities. We offer industry leading benefits packages (flexible working, generous pension and private healthcare) and promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we\'d love to hear from you.

Our Values

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours and flexible arrangements. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. With Japanese roots going back over 100 years, our culture is founded on the values of our parent company expressed as the Hitachi Spirit:

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