Senior Corporate Development Analyst

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

- Treating everyone with care.

- Acting with unwavering integrity.

- Striving for excellence in all endeavors.

- Delivering on our commitments with passion.

- Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (3 days per week). *We're also open to candidates working in nearby markets such as Cincinnati or Louisville, but willing to visit HQs weekly.

How You Make an Impact

The Senior Analyst, Corporate Development will play a critical role in all phases of Valvoline Global Operations’ (“VGO” or the “Company”) execution of inorganic transactions, including acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and divestitures. This role is focused on identifying, closing, and integrating strategic opportunities that align with the Company’s growth strategy and increase shareholder value. The position also supports the evaluation of business performance drivers and resource allocation decisions, and collaborates cross-functionally across VGO to support high-impact strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities Include

- Partner with the Growth Office to identify and evaluate compelling inorganic growth opportunities across sectors, geographies, and product lines (10%).

- Maintain relationships with potential transaction sources, including investment bankers, private equity firms, advisors, and target companies (10%).

- Support financial modeling and valuation analyses using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), public company comparables, and precedent transaction techniques (15%).

- Act as project manager on deal execution, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration activities with internal and external stakeholders (30%).

- Prepare investment memos, pitch decks, and approval materials for internal executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Aramco (30%).

- Contribute to divestiture processes, including separation planning, due diligence, marketing, modeling, and carve-out execution (5%).

What You’ll Need

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field.

- Minimum of five years of experience in Corporate Finance or Accounting at a large, acquisitive multinational and/or Investment Banking, Private Equity, or transaction-oriented consulting

- Strong business acumen with emphasis on accounting and valuation fundamentals.

- Experience across M&A processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, integration planning, and execution.

- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to present to and influence senior leadership.

- Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and managing external advisors.

- Highly analytical with strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Proactive approach to complex challenges; comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Project management expertise and ability to meet tight deadlines.

- Ability to travel globally. Up to 25% travel required. Overnight travel 20%

What Will Set You Apart

- MBA preferred

Benefits That Drive Themselves

- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

- HSA and flexible spending accounts

- 401(k)

- Incentive opportunity*

- Life insurance

- Short and long-term disability insurance

- Paid vacation and holidays*

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee discounts

- Tuition reimbursement* - Adoption assistance*

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Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

- Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1712