What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Development Executive position at The Timken Company?
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Corporate Development Executive
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential acquisition targets and investment partners.
- Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and closing.
- Manage cross-functional deal teams across business units and corporate functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Legal, Sales, Marketing).
- Develop and present business cases and financial models to support investment decisions.
- Negotiate transaction terms and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and secure necessary internal and external approvals.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership to advise on all transaction aspects.
- Support post-transaction integration planning and execution.
- Lead additional strategic projects as defined by the executive leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (required); MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of relevant experience (8 years with an MBA), ideally in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise, including DCF and scenario analysis.
- Proven ability to lead complex transactions in both relationship-driven and competitive auction environments.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- High integrity and professionalism with a track record of sound judgment.
- Effective project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%, often on short notice.
The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
Why Choose Timken?
- Over a century of knowledge and innovation
- A culture of top performance
- A global, diverse environment
- Products that contribute to a sustainable world
- A conviction to improve communities around us
- Competitive salary and benefits
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