Associate, M&A

Tesla • Austin, TX

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About The Position

As a vital member of the Corporate Development team, this role involves close collaboration with business leaders and cross-functional partners including HR, Legal, Tax, Finance, and Accounting to evaluate opportunities. The team originates, diligences, structures, negotiates, and integrates complementary businesses, technologies, and teams to accelerate growth, expand product offerings, or enter new markets. The Senior Associate will contribute to the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and other projects. Responsibilities span the full spectrum of a deal lifecycle from deal origination through post-close integration, focusing on financial due diligence, valuation modeling, deal structuring, negotiations, and integration activities across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, finance, accounting, advisory, or consulting roles
• Prior experience supporting M&A transactions, including financial due diligence
• Advanced financial and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve issues across the deal lifecycle, from pre-sign due diligence to post-close integration of acquired businesses
• Analyze financial and operational performance of target companies by reviewing diligence materials and preparing financial models to support transaction evaluation with management teams
• Participate in purchase agreement negotiations, providing insights on working capital, indebtedness, and purchase price adjustments
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations, and Legal teams to deliver transaction insights
• Support end-to-end integration efforts by developing detailed plans, coordinating execution, monitoring progress, and escalating risks
• Prepare communications for senior leaders on deal rationale, valuation, integration strategies, tradeoffs, and financial or operational impacts

Benefits

• Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees