Manager, M&A and Corporate Development

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

The Strategy and Corporate Development team is a small and elite team responsible for Mattel’s overall corporate strategy, and whose day-to-day responsibilities include strategic planning, M&A and corporate development, and strategic projects. We are at the forefront of Mattel’s next chapter of growth.

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is currently seeking a Manager 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 Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Director of Corporate Development to support the development and execution of Mattel’s M&A and strategic growth initiatives. The Manager will help manage a pipeline of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities, support due diligence and financial modeling, and work with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.

This position offers:

• Significant opportunity for impact through shaping Mattel’s corporate strategy, and leading and supporting key M&A and corporate development priorities.
• Access to Mattel’s executive leadership team and partnership 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: 

• Work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Director of Corporate Development to evaluate and execute potential mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain and monitor M&A pipeline
• Lead and support deal diligence efforts, including coordinating cross-functional internal diligence teams and external advisors
• Develop integration and value creation plans, and partner with acquired companies to ensure post-deal success

What We’re Looking For:

• BA / BS degree from a top-tier university.
• 7+ years of total professional experience (or 5+ with MBA) with 2+ years of post-MBA or equivalent work experience in investment banking or private equity.
• Deep experience across the full deal lifecycle, including origination, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, closing, and post-deal integration planning and execution
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including proficiency with DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and accretion/dilution analysis
• Track record of impact.
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder groups.
• Superior communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Consumer, Tech, and / or Entertainment industry experience
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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 know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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