Sr. Associate, Corporate Development

Mattel • El Segundo, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategy and Corporate Development team is a small and elite team responsible for Mattel’s overall corporate strategy, and whose day-to-day responsibilities include strategic planning, M&A and corporate development, and strategic projects. We are at the forefront of Mattel’s next chapter of growth. Mattel is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. Each member of this high-performing team plays a key role in shaping the future of Mattel. This role is focused on M&A and Corporate Development, working closely with the Senior Director of Corporate Development to support the development and execution of Mattel’s M&A and strategic growth initiatives. The Senior Associate will help evaluate acquisition opportunities, strategic partnerships, and investments, support transaction execution, perform financial analysis and valuation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.

Requirements

• BA / BS degree from a top-tier university.
• 3-6 years of professional experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic investments, financing transactions, or other corporate finance activities.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including DCF, trading comparables, and precedent transaction analyses.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and support multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Demonstrated track record of strong performance and impact.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Consumer, Technology, Media, Entertainment, or related industry experience.
• Exposure to transaction execution and due diligence processes.
• Demonstrated growth mindset through continuous learning, curiosity, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and execution of potential mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable company analyses.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry diligence to identify and assess strategic opportunities.
• Track and maintain Mattel’s corporate development pipeline and assist in opportunity screening and prioritization.
• Support diligence efforts by coordinating information requests, analyzing diligence findings, and working closely with cross-functional teams and external advisors.
• Prepare executive presentations, investment committee materials, and strategic analysis for senior leadership.
• Assist with transaction execution, integration planning, and post-close value creation initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Accelerated career growth and a positive work environment.
• Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level