Sr Director - M&A and Corporate Development

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

Corporate Strategy and Development is a critical and high-caliber team focused on the top strategic priorities for Mattel. The team is responsible for driving M&A and corporate development initiatives, setting the corporate strategy and driving long-range planning for the Company, and working closely with senior leaders across Mattel’s organization on key growth initiatives. This is a high-profile team working with a diverse mix of both internal and external stakeholders, and Corporate Strategy alumni can be found in various leadership roles across the Company.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is currently seeking a Senior Director to join the M&A and Corporate Development team at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. Each member of this team plays a key role in shaping the future of Mattel and its franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Monster High, and Uno. 

This position offers:
•    Access to Mattel’s C-Suite and Senior-level executives
•    Ownership in cross-organizational projects with exposure to marketing, sales, and finance teams
•    Projects spanning the consumer goods, entertainment, and tech industries
 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

M&A and Corporate Development

• Partner with EVP, Chief Strategy Officer to develop and execute the overall M&A strategy for Mattel
• Develop and monitor pipeline of potential M&A and partnership opportunities, including establishing and maintaining dialogue with potential acquisition opportunities
• Partner with business leaders across Mattel to translate corporate and business strategy into M&A strategy, and identify and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities tied to business priorities
• Lead the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities of $100M to $1B+, including leading cross-functional teams to conduct due diligence, develop business cases, build detailed financial models (DCF, comps, accretion / dilution), and work closely with internal leaders and external advisors
• Ensure M&A excellence across the deal cycle, including M&A strategy, deal sourcing and execution, post-merger integration and value capture
   

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree, and MBA highly desirable, from a top-tier university
• 12+ years of work experience, ideally in investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate development at a leading consumer, media, or technology company
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment and groom high-caliber talent on an accelerated career trajectory
• Proven ability to manage complex M&A and other transactions, working with a broad range of internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Exceptional quantitative skills and financial acumen
• Ability to develop deep trust-based relationships and influence different stakeholder groups directly and indirectly
• Ability to effectively balance multiple simultaneous priorities and deadlines with tight timelines
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making and quantitative skills
• Self-starter and comfort with ambiguity; must be self-directed and proactive starting day 1 on the job
• Persuasive communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to tailor communications to a broad range of internal and external audiences
   

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every per