Manager, Corporate Development

Posted:
4/6/2026, 6:01:21 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You will help evaluate acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures and start-ups in current and new business. You will be a part of the transaction team and manage the valuation of new business opportunities.

How you will contribute

You will:

  • Participate in and manage aspects of transaction execution including project management, due diligence and valuation, working closely with business teams, internal functional experts (e.g. legal, accounting, tax, etc.), and outside advisors to support execution.
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders and functional experts to create business propositions and ensuring that they reflect the overall strategic evaluation.
  • Develop financial projections for M&A opportunities. You will perform detailed financial analysis; develop comprehensive pro-forma financial models, valuation analysis and synergy models in support of potential transactions.
  • Create and deliver high-quality presentation materials and recommendations to senior leaders and decision makers.
  • Support our global M&A priorities as a member of a small team that influences long-term, company-wide investment initiatives. You will collaborate across the company to help assess and prioritize M&A transactions to best align with corporate strategy and growth objectives.
  • Invest in your own personal growth and development including growing your knowledge of the industry and business. You will also collaborate with and help develop peers.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

  • TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Experience at an investment bank, private equity, venture capital or corporate development group. Strong quantitative and analytic skills. Advanced modeling skills with the ability to work with others in complex tasks and review work products. Ability to synthesize data into meaningful conclusions and recommendations. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with aggressive timelines.
  • BUSINESS ACUMEN: Broad financial acumen including a strong foundation in accounting and corporate finance principles (comprehensive understanding of valuation methodologies). Desire to learn about the dynamics and trends of the global food industry. Intellectual curiosity and passion to build a best-of-class M&A brand.
  • LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Comfortable performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing internal and external resources. Flexibility to manage projects across time zones and adapt certain approaches to different cultures and working styles.
  • GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET: Willingness to challenge assumptions and the status quo to help establish best practices and leading M&A capabilities as a team.
  • INTEGRITY: Integrity and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies and external regulations.

More about this role

What extra ingredients you will bring:

  • Strong background in Finance and Accounting
  • Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Experience managing multiple projects and outside relationships
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment and be detail oriented

Education / Certifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with top-tier academic background

Job specific requirements:

  • 4 or more years of M&A experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, venture capital firm or corporate development group
  • Extensive valuation experience, in particular, building complex discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation models and conducting comparable transaction/company valuation analyses
  • Working knowledge of IFRS/GAAP accounting standards
  • Proficient in the use of analysis tools and data sources such as FactSet, Euromonitor, Nielsen, MergerMarket, Bloomberg, and financial reporting applications

Travel requirements:

  • International Travel

Work schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $122,000 to $167,750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.  

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Corporate Development

Finance