Corporate Development Manager - Intern

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Corporate Development Manager intern role is responsible for leading and supporting M&A transaction execution in partnership with global Business Unit and core functional leaders. Transaction execution responsibilities include the full M&A lifecycle from pipeline development, due diligence, synergy and dyssynergy analysis, document negotiation, valuation, integration and separation planning and final business case development approval.  This role is global in nature and would be expected to partner with business leaders and functional leaders around the world.

• Partner on enhancement of mergers and acquisition pipeline, diligence and integration processes

• Develop business cases and analyze synergies and risks.

• Prepare presentations for potential Corporate Development opportunities to be presented to Business Group Leaders, CFO, CEO and Executive Committee.

• Responsible for financial modeling of transactions, structure development and reflecting due diligence findings in valuations

• Transaction execution responsibilities include the full M&A lifecycle from pipeline development, due diligence, synergy and dyssynergy analysis, document negotiation, valuation, integration and separation planning and final business case development approval.

• Ability to manage a transaction team

• Influence senior leadership and executives to drive alignment on transactions.

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless integration.

Education

• Must be in student status at an accredited Master of Business and Administration program during the internship.

• Must be pursuing a Master's in Business and Administration.

• Must have graduated with a 4-year degree from an accredited University.  Preferred major of Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business or Engineering

• Experience working in a highly matrixed environment and influencing a global workforce

Work Experience

• 4 years of working, in a corporate/business development, private equity, financial structuring, business strategy, or investment banking environment

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation and synergy development

• Legal documentation and negotiation skills ability to lead a team and influence other leaders

• Ability to evaluate situations objectively

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions that are intended to have a positive impact on the total business.

• Demonstrated personal flexibility in approach and ideas

• Demonstrated ability to respond positively and supports changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility and assignments.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skill

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”