POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Corporate Development Intern, you will work as part of a high-profile team responsible for development and execution of inorganic growth strategies for Thermo Fisher business units worldwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support M&A strategy objectives including the development and tracking of acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
• Participate on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and managing divestitures
  • Assist with the development and communication of the strategic business case to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
  • Perform acquisition valuation
  • Manage the due diligence processes
  • Facilitate the integration planning process as required
• Perform market research to support senior leaders
  • Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape
  • Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
• Support special projects as assigned to progress the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher learning program with majors in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a technical field
• 2-4 years of combined experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other investments. Will consider equivalent experience at top-tier investment banking, consulting or accounting firm. Alternately, an MBA with undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years of previous corporate development/M&A experience will be considered.
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills including Microsoft PowerPoint
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong collaboration and project management skills
• Excellent attitude and capacity for learning quickly in a complex and intensive environment
• Experience and demonstrated aptitude managing and prioritizing projects
• Ability to interact with executives and handle high pressure settings with confidence
• Domestic and international travel with minimal notice required up to 10% per year

NON-NEGOTIABLE HIRING CRITERIA:

• Positive, hardworking demeanor
• Strong general business acumen
• Excellent financial acuity and analytical skills - including a solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
• Demonstrated record of professional and academic achievement

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