Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Analyst

Job Location: Wickliffe, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit . We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

What You'll Do:

As a Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Analyst , you'll be at the forefront of our growth, driving business decisions through your analysis. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.

In this role, you will support Lubrizol’s global growth strategy through identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures. Reporting to the Vice President of M&A, you will contribute to all aspects of the deal lifecycle — from target pipeline development and valuation modeling to due diligence, negotiation support, and post-merger integration.

This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing professional to gain broad exposure to Lubrizol’s senior leadership, global business units, and cross-functional teams while developing deep expertise in corporate strategy and M&A execution. Key focus areas include:

Strategic Support & Pipeline Development

• Support the M&A team in identifying, screening, and prioritizing potential acquisition and partnership opportunities aligned with Lubrizol’s long-term strategic objectives.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive analysis to inform strategic insights and deal origination.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders and external advisors to build and maintain a high-quality pipeline of potential targets.

Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Develop comprehensive financial models, including DCF valuations, scenario analyses, and financial projections to assess strategic fits and value creation.
• Support financial and operational due diligence, integrating findings into deal recommendations.
• Support preparation of materials for senior management and board-level reviews, articulating the financial and strategic rationale for transactions.

Transaction Execution

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support the end-to-end deal process.
• Coordinate data gathering, due diligence workstreams, and transaction documentation.
• Support negotiation preparation and assist in drafting key deal summaries and integration plans.

Integration & Post-Deal Activities

• Participate/Support in the development and execution of post-merger integration plans to ensure value capture and seamless transition.
• Track performance of acquired entities and assist in identifying lessons learned and best practices for future transactions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related field.

• 3+ years of total business experience, including at least 1 year in investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, corporate finance, or similar relevant experiences.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable recommendations.
• Exposure to chemicals, industrials, or advanced materials industries preferred.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Heath Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com !

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compl iance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work. As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better. One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.