Investment and Partnerships Manager

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

Do you want to drive the digitization and electrification of Mercedes-Benz? Are you a networker with an aptitude for execution? We are looking for an individual who will support Mercedes-Benz’s venture investment and strategic partnerships efforts in North America. You will be working closely with the global tech, venture and partnerships teams in Germany and support a high-impact local team. Your scope will include identifying, selecting, and managing external partnerships and investment opportunities, primarily in the areas of digitization and electrification, while driving cross-functional teams. This is a high-visibility, high potential role that will help define short, mid-term and long-term roadmaps by leveraging the North America ecosystem.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. (If you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee, sponsorship is not required to work in the United States.)
Relocation assistance (domestic or international) is not provided for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong academic record/degree
• Experience working in strategy consulting, investment banking, or venture capital
• Passion in automotive technology and innovation a plus
• Strong analytical skills, positive attitude and work ethic
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit leaders on strategy development, including identifying product gaps, evaluating cooperation options, and collaborating on target selection criteria.
• Work alongside development teams to productize innovations in partnership with early to late stage high-tech companies.
• Develop engagement models for early to late stage high-tech companies for Mercedes-Benz.
• Assess product and company fitness for long-term strategic partnership.
• Ideate, Plan and Execute proof of concepts with internal and external engineering and design teams.
• Develop network of industry contacts, venture capital firms, and advisory executives to bring knowledge of market trends and opportunities to bear on strategic discussions.
• Responsibilities include screening, selection and evaluation of possible external cooperation partners located in North America leading to proof of concept (POC) and cooperation agreements.
• Identifying technology and innovation trends, seek and negotiate future cooperation projects with partners and start-ups. Moreover, execute, integrate and evaluate strategic, commercial and technical due diligence work streams together with the technical specialty units.
• Deal execution including conducting due diligence on M&A and venture investment/divestment, market research, financial modeling, preparation of investment memos.
• Support the coordination, implementation and tracking of current and future portfolio of investments and collaboration activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 15 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees