Corporate Development, M&A Associate

Hasbro • Pawtucket, RI

70d • $127,300 - $190,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We're looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come. We are seeking a Corporate Development / M&A Associate to support ongoing efforts across acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. This position offers a significant opportunity to collaborate closely with top management, providing outstanding exposure and impact within the company. Your skills in M&A execution, financial analysis, and critical communication will be crucial in effectively implementing our growth plans! Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday - Thursday at Hasbro's new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday -Thursday at Hasbro's HQ in Pawtucket, RI.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in investment banking (M&A), private equity, management consulting, or corporate development.
• Proficient in handling intricate M&A transactions, with a history of successfully handling complex deal processes.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Outstanding communication prowess, adept at translating complex financial and strategic analyses into actionable insights for senior executives and external associates.
• Demonstrates strong project management abilities, adept at prioritizing tasks under tight time constraints.
• Experience addressing or working closely with C-Suite executives and Boards is preferred.
• Familiarity with consumer products, entertainment, gaming, or technology sectors is helpful.

Nice To Haves

• Experience addressing or working closely with C-Suite executives and Boards is preferred.
• Familiarity with consumer products, entertainment, gaming, or technology sectors is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, assess, and implement Hasbro's M&A and strategic partnership priorities.
• Build and sustain a network of acquisition and partnership prospects that align with Hasbro's overarching growth strategy.
• Lead and support all aspects of the deal lifecycle: opportunity identification, due diligence, valuation (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comps, accretion/dilution), negotiation support, and integration planning.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Strategy, Legal, Operations, Consumer Insights, and business unit leaders to verify that transactions support Hasbro's business objectives and create shareholder value.
• Ensure excellence in execution across M&A strategy, deal sourcing, transaction management, and post-merger integration.
• Build and maintain complex financial models for evaluating opportunities and assessing potential financial/strategic impacts.
• Undertake in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide case creation and strategic advice.
• Assess industry dynamics and competitive trends in consumer products, gaming, and entertainment to identify implications for Hasbro's growth strategy.
• Prepare clear, compelling materials and recommendations for senior executives.
• Effectively communicate analysis and strategic rationale to diverse audiences, including cross-functional teams, external advisors, and potential partners.
• Cultivate and manage positive relationships with internal and external collaborators, like advisors, target companies, and industry partners.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing