Manager, Corporate Development

Ford Motor Company

. Evaluate, structure, and execute strategic investments and partnerships globally across Ford's businesses .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and executing strategic investments and partnerships, with strong financial and analytical skills to support decision-making. Proven ability to create investment memorandums and presentations for senior leadership while effectively collaborating across teams in a multi-national corporate environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Investment Banking ExperienceFinancial Analysis SkillsStrategic Management ConsultingCross-Functional Project ManagementNegotiation of Transaction Terms

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingValuation AnalysisPro-Forma Financial ModelsSynergy ModelsDue DiligenceInvestment Memorandum CreationData AnalysisStrategic AlliancesAcquisitionsJoint Ventures

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailReliabilityTeam Assimilation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Corporate DevelopmentTransaction Advisory ServicesMulti-National Corporate SettingEmerging Technology CompaniesExecutive Leadership Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, structure, and execute strategic investments and partnerships globally across Ford's businesses
Drive strategic investment and partnership activity, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances
Work with team members and senior management to assess and execute strategic investments and partnerships
Interact with Ford's executive leadership team, external advisors, investors, and emerging technology companies
Perform detailed financial analyses, including pro-forma financial models, valuation analyses, and synergy models
Support due diligence with target executive teams, outside advisors, and internal subject matter experts
Create investment memorandums and presentations for senior management, C-level executives, and Ford's Board of Directors
Contribute to negotiation of transaction terms and legal documentation
Interface with skill teams and business units across Ford for seamless deal execution
Seek and analyze data from varied sources to support decisions and align stakeholders with Ford's strategy
Develop creative approaches and innovative ideas that stretch the organization and push industry boundaries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
3-5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory Services, strategic management consulting and/or Corporate Development activities
3-5 years of experience exhibiting exceptional financial and analytical skills
Industry background is open, with a preference for exposure to multiple companies and business models
Experience in a multi-national corporate setting preferred
Highly organized, deliberate, and reliable in structuring work
Effective as a problem solver
Experience working on cross-functional and multi-department enterprise-wide projects
Ability to operate under pressure with appropriate attention to detail
Ability to assimilate into new teams and projects
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time