What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, M&A position at Tenneco and Careers?
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
M&A, IPOs & Transaction Execution
- Support and execute mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and IPO-related transactions, including carve-out IPOs and spin-offs.
- Own defined transaction workstreams, including valuation, financial modeling, diligence coordination, and transaction documentation support.
- Support IPO execution activities as part of broader transaction mandates, including IPO readiness analysis, separation planning support, governance documentation, and regulatory filing preparation.
- Coordinate and track comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, regulatory, operational, tax, and ESG workstreams.
- Prepare transaction analyses, financial models, investment memoranda, and presentation materials for senior management and, where appropriate, the Board of Directors.
- Coordinate with and support the management of external advisors, including investment banks, legal counsel, accounting firms, and consultants.
Portfolio Transactions & Post-Close Execution
- Support portfolio-related transactions such as carve-outs, restructurings, minority sales, and exits.
- Assist in transaction-related integration and separation planning in collaboration with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Operations.
- Track post-close execution milestones, synergy initiatives, and key deliverables to support transaction objectives.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of TSA evaluation in the pre-close planning phase to identify the deal perimeter and where the gaps will appear when executing the transaction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a core project team member and partner with functional, business unit teams and external advisors for operational understanding to drive overall transaction execution.
- Provide structured updates on transaction progress, risks, and open issues to Corporate Development leadership.
- Build strong working relationships across a global, matrixed organization and with external advisors.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Manage the deal execution, providing centralized governance and coordination to keep the respective teams involved in the deal on track
- Drive successful execution against deal milestones by tracking milestones, making key recommendations to stakeholders, and holding cross-functional teams accountable for timely execution of deliverables
- Support adherence to internal governance processes, accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Assist in identifying, documenting, and escalating transaction-related risks.
- Maintain organized transaction documentation and approval records.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Experience
- 6–10 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or strategy consulting with strong transaction exposure.
- Hands-on experience supporting complex M&A and divestiture transactions; exposure to IPOs, carve-outs, or spin-offs is a strong plus.
- Experience operating in large, global, matrixed organizations or advising them.
- Prior experience interacting with senior executives.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of public market dynamics, valuation drivers, and shareholder value creation.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end transaction processes and documentation.
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
- High integrity, discretion, and ownership mindset.
- Clear, structured communicator able to synthesize complex information.
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategic concepts in a clear and persuasive manner.
- High integrity, accountability, and willingness to operate in fast-paced transaction environments.
- Proven ability to manage and appropriately prioritize multiple projects and initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Willingness for periodic travel both domestic and internationally, as required
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