A senior strategy and M&A role within a high-growth, multi-$B global technology MNC that is focused on innovation, sustainability and will support our Product Quality & Innovation (PQI) Business Development team.
This will suit an exceptional candidate who combines top-tier management consulting alongside PE/Corporate M&A due diligence and market assessment experience, ideally within Software, Cloud, SaaS, AI or industrial sectors.
The Opportunity
Veralto (www.veralto.com / NYSE: VLTO) is a global leader comprising a portfolio of 14 international technology and industrial automation companies across two segments, Product Quality & Innovation, and Water Quality. Veralto was formed two years ago and has Fortune 500 heritage, ambitious growth plans and significant capital to invest.
This role reports to the VP of Strategy & Business Development for PQI and plays a critical role in driving the strategic direction and inorganic buildout of the PQI segment, which currently comprises Esko, X-Rite, Pantone, Videojet and Linx, all highly respected global leading technology companies.
In this highly visible role, you’ll work alongside the leadership teams of each large operating company, the wider Veralto Strategy and Corporate Development organization, and Veralto’s Executive Leadership, helping to shape the strategic direction and overseeing attractive acquisitions that deliver our value-enhancing and disruptive vision, resulting in strong returns on capital and shareholder value.
This is a remote, East Coast / Central US or Europe home-based position with 30% travel.
In this role you will:
Learn established processes for market work and deal execution from long-tenured colleagues at Veralto and be a steward of process improvement through VES (Veralto Enterprise System)
Become the expert on adjacent and non-adjacent spaces through primary, proprietary market work
Serve as a project leader in conducting target company diligence
Build an M&A funnel and drive decision-making across executive stakeholders by simplifying complex topics and communicating the business levers that define winning and losing
Oversee cultivation of near-, mid-, and long-term target relationships
Partner with Veralto Corporate Development team to successfully execute deals
Facilitate business Strategic Planning Process and group-level strategy discussions
Your Attributes
7+ years evaluating the market attractiveness and strategic fit of new businesses/markets/domains (experience comprising both top tier consulting and PE/in-house MNC environments). Software/SaaS/AI or industrial sector exposure is highly advantageous
Significant standalone M&A Due Diligence experience as an individual contributor (>5 deals min; >10 preferred)
Exceptional interpersonal, relationship management and influencing skills. Adept at leading teams through influence and a willingness to roll up sleeves and personally drive work rather than just directing others
Strong presentation and storytelling skills, able to succinctly synthesize core insights to executive stakeholders
Substantial experience and/or formal education that has allowed the development of a deep understanding of a domain and/or industry resulting in key customer insights and empathy
Undergraduate degree and a top tier MBA
About Veralto
With headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, Veralto is a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™ — and building rewarding careers along the way.
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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $175,000 - $250,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Incentive Pay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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