Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
Vertiv Corporation

Job Description

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%

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About the Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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