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Job Posting TitleManager - Business DevelopmentJob Description SummaryDauch is looking for a Manager - Business Development to join our team in Detroit, MI.The Manager – Corporate Business Development (M&A) is responsible for financial and strategic analyses, developing business cases, coordinating due diligence activities, supporting transaction execution, and assisting with post-merger integration planning for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other corporate development activities. This role works closely with business units, finance, legal, operations, and external advisors to support the company's growth strategy and portfolio optimization objectives.Job Description:Strategy & Opportunity AssessmentDevelops strategic business cases and investment theses to support corporate development initiatives, in partnership with business unit leaders.Conducts market research, competitive analysis, and target screening to identify and prioritize acquisition, divestiture, and partnership opportunities.Transaction ExecutionBuilds and presents financial models, valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions), synergy assessments, and investment return analyses to support transaction decisions.Collaborates closely with external advisors — investment bankers, consultants, legal counsel, accounting firms, and tax advisors.Due Diligence & Deal StructuringLeads and coordinates commercial, operational, financial, tax, and HR due diligence workstreams across internal teams and external advisors.Manages due diligence data rooms and timelines, ensuring timely identification of risks, issues, and value drivers.Integration & Value CreationDevelops post-merger integration plans in partnership with business unit and functional leaders.Tracks integration milestones, monitor synergy capture initiatives, and report progress against value creation targets.Required Skills and EducationBachelor’s Degree in Fiinance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Corporate Finance.Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines.Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-cultural environment.Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or related sectors preferred.About Dauch:Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr