Strategy & Corporate Development Associate

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Eaton through corporate development and strategy? Do you have the skills and experience to lead and execute complex financial and strategic projects? If so, we want you to join our team as a Corporate Development & Planning Associate.

This role is based out of our North American Headquarter facility in Beachwood, Ohio. We are offering relocation if required.

Eaton is a global intelligent power management company with a portfolio transformed through disciplined M&A. Since 2019, the Corporate Development & Planning team has deployed nearly $7B into acquisitions and joint ventures while simultaneously divesting 4 businesses for nearly $5B. These transactions have reshaped our portfolio and positioned Eaton for higher growth, higher margins, and more consistent earnings.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Position Overview:

The primary function of this position is to provide analytical, financial modeling, and research support for Eaton's corporate development and strategy initiatives. These activities shape some of the company's biggest decisions and require strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain detailed financial models to support valuation, benchmarking, and planning for potential acquisitions and divestitures using standard methodologies (e.g., DCF, comparables, precedent transactions).
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity of analytical outputs.
• Support due diligence activities by analyzing target company financials, reviewing data room materials, and summarizing key findings.
• Assist with coordination of due diligence efforts across corporate functional and business operating teams, under the guidance of the deal lead.
• Support transition planning and handoff to integration teams following transaction approval
• Perform company, market, and industry analyses to support evaluation of potential transactions and broader strategic initiatives.
• Assist in framing strategic rationale for potential deals, learning to connect analytical findings to Eaton's strategic priorities.
• Support developing presentations, memos and analyses for internal leadership reviews, including materials that may ultimately support executive or Board‑level discussions.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-MBA work experience in corporate development, corporate strategic planning, consulting, finance, or investment banking
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top tier MBA strongly preferred.
• 4 years or more of professional work experience.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to complete complex financial analysis with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of valuation models and methodologies.
• Demonstrated track record of project leadership skills and experience.
• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to present data clearly.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced, transaction‑oriented environment.
• Up to 10% travel required.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 4.6.2026.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.