Corporate Development Analyst

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Development Analyst works closely with Corporate Development Managers and business leaders to understand business strategies and identify, evaluate, and develop acquisition, investment, and partnership opportunities. The role supports tailored deal structures and processes, manages aspects of large, complex global transactions, and works with business units on due diligence, forecasting, valuation, negotiations, and internal approvals. The analyst prepares financial packages for executive committees, may lead smaller projects, and builds trusted relationships with business decision makers. The role also contributes to process and organizational improvement and develops knowledge of 3M’s history, culture, capabilities, markets, products, and technical direction. This position follows an onsite working model, requiring work at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota at least four days per week. Travel may include up to 25% domestic or international travel; relocation may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before the start date.
At least two years of combined experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance, and/or consulting in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

MBA from an accredited university.
At least three years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
At least one year of experience in valuation analysis.
Working knowledge of accounting, finance, tax, legal, and business operations.
Advanced Excel skills, including building and adapting financial models.
Strong financial acumen and ability to translate complex business problems into financial terms.
Creative problem-solving ability and ability to work with diverse functional teams to evaluate and resolve complex issues.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and responsiveness in meeting tight deadlines.
Knowledge of 3M’s markets, products, and technical direction.

Responsibilities

Engage with Corporate Development Managers and business leaders to understand strategies and identify, evaluate, and develop acquisition, investment, and partnership opportunities.
Support the development of creative, tailored deal structures and processes for unique project objectives.
Support project management for large, complex global transactions, including forming and operating cross-functional teams for due diligence, forecasting, valuation, negotiations, and internal approval.
Work with business units on due diligence, validating assumptions, and assessing the reasonableness of key financial drivers.
Prepare accurate financial packages for executive committees to support investment decisions.
Occasionally lead smaller projects of moderate risk and complexity.
Build trusted relationships with business decision makers to support communication and alignment on project-related business decisions.
Increase understanding of 3M’s history, culture, capabilities, technology, manufacturing, global reach, and brand.
Contribute to continual improvement of processes, the organization, systems, people, and overall success.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.