Wizards of the Coast is looking for an M&A Associate to join our Skeleton Key studio. You will be a key member of the Corporate Development team, supporting Hasbro’s ongoing efforts across acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. This role offers significant opportunity to collaborate closely with senior leadership, providing outstanding exposure and impact within the company.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, assess, and implement Hasbro’s M&A and strategic partnership priorities.
- Build and sustain a network of acquisition and partnership prospects that align with Hasbro’s overarching growth strategy.
- Lead and support all aspects of the deal lifecycle: opportunity identification, due diligence, valuation (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comps, accretion/dilution), negotiation support, and integration planning.
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Strategy, Legal, Operations, Consumer Insights, and business unit leaders to verify that transactions support business objectives.
- Ensure excellence in execution across M&A strategy, deal sourcing, transaction management, and post-merger integration.
- Build and maintain complex financial models for evaluating opportunities and assessing potential financial and strategic impacts.
- Undertake in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide case creation and strategic advice.
- Assess industry dynamics and competitive trends in consumer products, gaming, and entertainment to identify implications for growth.
- Prepare clear, compelling materials and recommendations for senior executives.
- Effectively communicate analysis and strategic rationale to diverse audiences, including cross-functional teams and external advisors.
- Cultivate and manage positive relationships with internal and external collaborators, such as advisors, target companies, and industry partners.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in investment banking (M&A), private equity, management consulting, or corporate development.
- Proficient in handling intricate M&A transactions, with a history of successfully managing complex deal processes.
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise.
- Outstanding communication prowess, adept at translating complex financial and strategic analyses into actionable insights for senior executives.
- Demonstrates strong project management abilities, adept at prioritizing tasks under tight time constraints.
Nice to Have
- Experience addressing or working closely with C-Suite executives and Boards.
- Familiarity with consumer products, entertainment, gaming, or technology sectors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $127,300.00 to $190,900.00.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match.
- Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave.
- Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs.
- Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement.
- Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Boston, MA or Pawtucket, RI.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
