Sr. Associate, Corporate Development

About the role

Mattel is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. Each member of this high-performing team plays a key role in shaping the future of Mattel. This role is focused on M&A and Corporate Development, working closely with the Senior Director of Corporate Development to support the development and execution of Mattel's M&A and strategic growth initiatives. The Senior Associate will help evaluate acquisition opportunities, strategic partnerships, and investments, support transaction execution, perform financial analysis and valuation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the organization. - Significant opportunity for impact through shaping Mattel's corporate strategy and supporting key M&A and corporate development priorities. - Exposure to Mattel's executive leadership team and opportunity to work closely with senior executives to drive business impact. - Exposure across the organization through cross-functional projects including marketing, sales, finance, supply chain, digital, and studios teams. - Competitive compensation and benefits. - Accelerated career growth and a positive work environment. What Your Impact Will Be: - Support the evaluation and execution of potential mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and partnerships. - Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable company analyses. - Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry diligence to identify and assess strategic opportunities. - Track and maintain Mattel's corporate development pipeline and assist in opportunity screening and prioritization. - Support diligence efforts by coordinating information requests, analyzing diligence findings, and working closely with cross-functional teams and external advisors. - Prepare executive presentations, investment committee materials, and strategic analysis for senior leadership. - Assist with transaction execution, integration planning, and post-close value creation initiatives.

Requirements

• BA / BS degree from a top-tier university.
• 3-6 years of professional experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic investments, financing transactions, or other corporate finance activities.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including DCF, trading comparables, and precedent transaction analyses.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and support multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Demonstrated track record of strong performance and impact.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Consumer, Technology, Media, Entertainment, or related industry experience.
• Exposure to transaction execution and due diligence processes.
• Demonstrated growth mindset through continuous learning, curiosity, and professional development.
• 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 person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and

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