Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

Position Summary: 

The Director, Mergers & Acquisitions plays a critical role in advancing Vertiv’s inorganic growth strategy through rigorous financial analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate acquisition and divestiture opportunities, develop investment theses, and support end-to-end transaction execution. The Director provides strategic financial insight while leading and developing M&A talent and managing multiple concurrent transactions.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead financial evaluation of acquisition and divestiture opportunities, including valuation modeling, scenario analysis, and development of deal theses.
• Partner with business leaders to develop financial forecasts, synergy models, and long-term value creation cases for potential transactions.
• Prepare and present valuation summaries, investment recommendations, and decision materials for senior leadership.
• Lead and coordinate financial due diligence efforts across multiple transactions, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and third-party advisors.
• Analyze financial statements, market trends, and operational data to identify risks, opportunities, and value drivers.
• Use diligence findings to validate or refine valuation assumptions and deal structures.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic insight to support transaction negotiations and favorable deal outcomes.
• Oversee deal flow and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring effective communication and alignment across stakeholders.
• Develop and manage transaction timelines, milestones, and issue registers to ensure disciplined execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop M&A team members, fostering strong analytical rigor, accountability, and collaboration.
• Contribute to the evolution of M&A processes, tools, and governance to improve consistency and execution quality.

Qualifications:

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and strategic data.
• 15 years of progressive experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Deep expertise in valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and transaction analysis.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex financial concepts to senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence without direct authority.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term value creation and near-term execution.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• None

Travel: 

• 25%-50%