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Vertiv Corporation Director, Mergers & Acquisitions in Westerville, Ohio
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Director, Mergers & Acquisitions plays a critical role in advancing Vertiv's inorganic growth strategy through rigorous financial analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate acquisition and divestiture opportunities, develop investment theses, and support end-to-end transaction execution. The Director provides strategic financial insight while leading and developing M&A talent and managing multiple concurrent transactions.
Responsibilities:
Lead financial evaluation of acquisition and divestiture opportunities, including valuation modeling, scenario analysis, and development of deal theses.
Partner with business leaders to develop financial forecasts, synergy models, and long-term value creation cases for potential transactions.
Prepare and present valuation summaries, investment recommendations, and decision materials for senior leadership.
Lead and coordinate financial due diligence efforts across multiple transactions, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and third-party advisors.
Analyze financial statements, market trends, and operational data to identify risks, opportunities, and value drivers.
Use diligence findings to validate or refine valuation assumptions and deal structures.
Provide financial analysis and strategic insight to support transaction negotiations and favorable deal outcomes.
Oversee deal flow and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring effective communication and alignment across stakeholders.
Develop and manage transaction timelines, milestones, and issue registers to ensure disciplined execution.
Lead, mentor, and develop M&A team members, fostering strong analytical rigor, accountability, and collaboration.
Contribute to the evolution of M&A processes, tools, and governance to improve consistency and execution quality.
Qualifications:
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and strategic data.
15+ years of progressive experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
Deep expertise in valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and transaction analysis.
Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex financial concepts to senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence without direct authority.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term value creation and near-term execution.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
- None
Travel:
- 25%-50%
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation