H-1B Visa Corporate Development Analyst Jobs
Corporate Development Analyst roles sit at the intersection of finance, strategy, and M&A execution, making them a strong fit for H-1B visa sponsorship at investment banks, private equity-backed companies, and Fortune 500 strategy teams. The role's degree requirements and specialized skill set typically satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
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Southfield, MI, US, 48033
Job Function: Finance
Requisition ID: 48164
Employment Type: Salary
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT ANALYST II
SOUTHFIELD, MI - WORLD HEADQUARTERS - IN-PERSON
Job Description
Lear's Strategy & Corporate Development team drives inorganic growth and portfolio optimization across one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. As a Corporate Development Analyst, you'll work at the intersection of strategy and execution — supporting transactions that shape Lear's competitive position and long-term value creation.
Responsibilities
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Work directly with senior leadership to develop presentations and analysis supporting key investment decisions
- Support execution across a portfolio of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, and other innovative deal structures that advance Lear's strategic priorities
- Source, screen, and propose investment, partnership, and M&A opportunities
- Build and maintain financial models for acquisition targets, including valuation, financial statement analysis, NPV, and discounted cash flow analysis
- Analyze new opportunities in adjacent and existing markets, including ongoing assessment of strategic options
- Conduct market research on key industry trends, competitive dynamics, and issues impacting the Company
- Work cross-functionally to align deal strategy with partners and stakeholders across business units
- Perform peer benchmarking analyses and monitor sell-side research estimates and models
- Support due diligence and deal closing activities
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or related transactional roles
- Ability to independently build and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analyses
- Strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting
- Ability to synthesize complex market and financial data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
- High standard of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Clear, concise communicator – both written and verbal, and capable of translating complex topics for executive audiences
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet or Capital IQ; familiarity with data and analytics platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new tools while adapting to project-specific requirements
Preferred Requirements
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree or credential
- Experience with automotive industry trends, supply chain dynamics, or mobility technology research
- Direct exposure to relevant transactional activity
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Location:
Southfield, MI, US, 48033
Job Function: Finance
Requisition ID: 48164
Employment Type: Salary
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT ANALYST II
SOUTHFIELD, MI - WORLD HEADQUARTERS - IN-PERSON
Job Description
Lear's Strategy & Corporate Development team drives inorganic growth and portfolio optimization across one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. As a Corporate Development Analyst, you'll work at the intersection of strategy and execution — supporting transactions that shape Lear's competitive position and long-term value creation.
Responsibilities
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Work directly with senior leadership to develop presentations and analysis supporting key investment decisions
- Support execution across a portfolio of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, and other innovative deal structures that advance Lear's strategic priorities
- Source, screen, and propose investment, partnership, and M&A opportunities
- Build and maintain financial models for acquisition targets, including valuation, financial statement analysis, NPV, and discounted cash flow analysis
- Analyze new opportunities in adjacent and existing markets, including ongoing assessment of strategic options
- Conduct market research on key industry trends, competitive dynamics, and issues impacting the Company
- Work cross-functionally to align deal strategy with partners and stakeholders across business units
- Perform peer benchmarking analyses and monitor sell-side research estimates and models
- Support due diligence and deal closing activities
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or related transactional roles
- Ability to independently build and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analyses
- Strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting
- Ability to synthesize complex market and financial data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
- High standard of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Clear, concise communicator – both written and verbal, and capable of translating complex topics for executive audiences
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet or Capital IQ; familiarity with data and analytics platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new tools while adapting to project-specific requirements
Preferred Requirements
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree or credential
- Experience with automotive industry trends, supply chain dynamics, or mobility technology research
- Direct exposure to relevant transactional activity
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Development Analyst
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct nexus between your degree field and the Corporate Development Analyst role. A finance, economics, or accounting degree maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a degree equivalency evaluation early.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating offers
Your H-1B petition locks in a prevailing wage level. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 13-2099 in your target metro before discussing compensation, so you can confirm any offer clears the DOL wage floor for your experience level.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Corporate Development Analyst roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this job title. That filing history confirms the employer understands H-1B sponsorship and has cleared the DOL certification step before.
Ask about deal-cycle timing relative to the cap
H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're interviewing in Q3 or Q4, confirm whether the employer will bridge you with OPT cap-gap coverage or if the role's start date can align with the next fiscal year cycle.
Clarify who bears the I-129 filing fees
USCIS prohibits employers from passing certain mandatory H-1B filing fees to you as the worker. Before signing an offer, confirm in writing that the employer covers the I-129 petition fee and any applicable asylum program surcharge, not just the optional premium processing cost.
Document project-based work for specialty occupation proof
Corporate development work spans M&A diligence, financial modeling, and strategic analysis. Build a portfolio summary of deals and projects tied to your degree field. Employers and their attorneys use this to draft the support letter USCIS requires for specialty occupation classification.
H-1B Visa Corporate Development Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Development Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Corporate Development Analyst positions typically require degrees in finance, economics, accounting, or business administration, and involve complex financial modeling and strategic analysis that supports this classification. If your employer's job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, that can create issues, so confirm the language before filing.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Development Analyst roles?
Large financial institutions, investment banks, private equity-backed portfolio companies, and Fortune 500 corporations with dedicated strategy or M&A teams are the most active sponsors. You can browse current openings filtered by verified LCA filing history on Migrate Mate, which shows which employers have already cleared the DOL certification step for this job title and location.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Corporate Development Analyst offers?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location before USCIS will approve the petition. The DOL uses four wage levels, and Level I applies to entry-level analysts while Level III or IV applies to senior roles. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if a better Corporate Development role comes up?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once you've had a petition approved and have been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working once USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation at the same or higher wage level.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired during a corporate development deal?
If the acquiring company is a successor-in-interest and assumes the obligations of your H-1B petition, you may be able to continue working without filing a new petition, but your employer's immigration counsel should confirm this. Material changes to your role, title, location, or duties may still require an amended petition filed with USCIS before you make those changes.