Strategy and Corporate Development Analyst

Westlake • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Founded in 1986, Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) is a Fortune 500 global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products are used in housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Westlake Innovations, Inc., one of our subsidiaries, facilitates the company’s investments in new technologies and pursues innovative solutions in water, healthcare, recycling, and new materials. We have an exciting opportunity as we are looking for an Analyst to join our Strategy and Corporate Development team. SUMMARY The Strategy and Corporate Development Analyst plays a critical role in shaping Westlake’s long-term growth and competitive positioning. This individual will work closely with executive leadership to assess strategic opportunities, develop business cases, and drive execution of complex projects, including mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, and transformational initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in business analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical degree (engineering, science), business, or accounting.
• Typically requires 5+ years of work experience in Corporate Development, Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Investment Banking, with transaction and negotiations experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.
• Maintains rigorous attention to detail, ensuring precision and reliability.
• Reviews work thoroughly to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare executive-level presentations and reports summarizing complex analyses and recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.
• Proven ability to drive results in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and operational modeling and analytics to support strategic decision-making
• Prepare M&A due diligence, valuation, structuring, and negotiations
• Project management, particularly cross-functions and business integration and coordination
• Assess and develop market strategies for entry, exit, expansion for review by decision makers

What This Job Offers

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