Candidate Profile 

The ideal candidate would possess most of the following capabilities and qualities, but above all must have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
 

• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to lead teams through all aspects M&A transactions, including business development, due diligence, strategic/financial analysis, and deal negotiation/execution
  • Strategic rationale and logic underlying portfolio choices and investment decisions
  • Deal process, due diligence, transaction structures and mechanics
  • Understand legal and regulatory concepts governing M&A transactions
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to bring together large, cross-functional, global teams to drive alignment and action to drive strategic choices and deliver successful results.  Experience and effectiveness working within large, matrixed global organizations is important
• Ability to perform and oversee robust M&A modeling, valuation and financial analyses, and coach, guide, and direct others on the analytical and technical aspects of M&A analysis
  • Examples include merger models with three-statement pro forma financials, shareholder value creation analysis, sum-of-the parts, DCF, LBO, IRR, ROIC analyses, and comparable trading/transactions analysis 
• Envision and develop high-quality presentation materials for senior management and external stakeholders, working both independently and collaboratively within a team. Take ownership of developing strategic content and creatively design both substance and form of work product
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and successful work habits 
  • High attention to detail, resourceful, well-organized, and good time management 
  • Positive attitude, welcomes feedback, seeks to understand, adapts rapidly to dynamic environment while helping team stay balanced and focused
  • Earn trust and confidence of internal and external stakeholders, including Eastman business and functional leaders, M&A deal counterparties, and external advisors  

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Financial accounting and corporate finance coursework required, either through formal education or job training program