Senior Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

How You’ll Make an Impact 

As a Senior Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions, you'll be at the forefront of our growth, driving business decisions through your analytical insights. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will focus on: 

Strategic Support & Pipeline Development

• Support the M&A team in identifying, screening, and prioritizing potential acquisition and partnership opportunities aligned with Lubrizol’s long-term strategic objectives.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive analysis to inform strategic insights and deal origination.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders and external advisors to build and maintain a high-quality pipeline of potential targets.

 Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Develop comprehensive financial models, including DCF valuations, scenario analyses, and financial projections to assess strategic fits and value creation.
• Support financial and operational due diligence, integrating findings into deal recommendations.
• Support preparation of materials for senior management and board-level reviews, articulating the financial and strategic rationale for transactions.

 Transaction Execution

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support the end-to-end deal process.
• Coordinate data gathering, due diligence workstreams, and transaction documentation.
• Support negotiation preparation and assist in drafting key deal summaries and integration plans.

 Integration & Post-Deal Activities

• Participate/Support in the development and execution of post-merger integration plans to ensure value capture and seamless transition.
• Track performance of acquired entities and assist in identifying lessons learned and best practices for future transactions.

Corporate Strategy & Business Development

• Support strategic planning initiatives and market assessments across Lubrizol's business units.
• Conduct competitive intelligence and industry trend analysis to identify emerging risks, opportunities, and growth avenues.
• Evaluate strategic growth alternatives, including organic investments, partnerships, joint ventures, venture investments, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Maintain market, valuation, and transaction databases to support investment decision-making.
• Support development of executive and board-level analyses related to growth strategy, capital allocation, and portfolio optimization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of M&A processes, tools, templates, and training materials.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field. 

• 3+ years of business experience including at least 1 year in investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, corporate finance, or related area. 

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable recommendations. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward 

• Industry experience in chemicals, industrials, or advanced/engineered materials. 

Your Work Environment 

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment m