OPT Corporate Development Analyst Jobs
Corporate Development Analyst roles sit at the intersection of finance, strategy, and M&A execution, making them strong fits for OPT students with backgrounds in finance, economics, or business. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you meaningful runway.
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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 OPT Sponsorship as a Corporate Development Analyst
Target companies with active M&A pipelines
Large corporations and private equity-backed companies with frequent deal activity are far more likely to sponsor visas than smaller firms. Check public deal announcements and corporate filings to identify companies actively hiring for deal execution support.
Frame your OPT timeline around deal cycles
Corporate development teams plan hiring around transaction timelines. Emphasize that your OPT authorization is current and work-authorized from day one, removing any delay between offer and start date that sponsorship paperwork might otherwise create.
Highlight financial modeling and valuation skills specifically
Employers sponsoring Corporate Development Analysts need specialty occupation justification. A degree in finance, accounting, or economics paired with demonstrated DCF, LBO, or comparable company analysis skills strengthens the visa petition case considerably.
Prioritize STEM OPT eligibility when choosing your degree
Finance and economics degrees from ABET-accredited programs or with CIP codes on the STEM list qualify for the 24-month extension. Verify your degree's eligibility with your DSO early, since this extension dramatically improves your H-1B lottery odds.
Ask about sponsorship directly but strategically
Raise visa sponsorship after demonstrating strong technical fit, ideally during later interview rounds. Frame it as confirming process logistics, not as a risk factor. Employers who have sponsored before will not be surprised by the conversation.
Build relationships within corporate development teams
Corporate development is a small, relationship-driven function. Connecting with analysts and associates at target companies before applying signals genuine interest in the work, not just visa convenience, which matters when hiring managers evaluate sponsorship decisions.
Corporate Development Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Corporate Development Analyst roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Corporate Development Analyst positions generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B criteria because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. Employers filing the Labor Condition Application must document that the position meets this degree requirement, so roles with clear analytical and financial modeling responsibilities are well-positioned for sponsorship.
Can I work as a Corporate Development Analyst on OPT before finding an H-1B sponsor?
Yes, OPT authorizes full-time employment in your field of study without requiring your employer to file any visa petition on your behalf. If your degree is in finance, economics, or a related STEM-designated field, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of authorized work experience before H-1B sponsorship becomes critical.
Where can I find Corporate Development Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so every listing on the platform is filtered for visa sponsorship openness. Rather than sorting through thousands of postings that exclude international candidates, you can browse Corporate Development Analyst roles where employers are already aware of and prepared for OPT and H-1B sponsorship considerations.
What happens to my Corporate Development Analyst job if I do not get selected in the H-1B lottery?
Missing the H-1B lottery does not automatically end your employment. Some employers will explore cap-exempt H-1B options through university or nonprofit partnerships, pursue O-1A petitions for candidates with exceptional accomplishments, or consider L-1 visa transfers for internal moves. You can also reapply in the next H-1B registration cycle. Discussing contingency plans with your employer before the lottery is strongly advisable.
Does a finance degree from a foreign university qualify me for Corporate Development Analyst OPT jobs?
In most cases, yes. USCIS evaluates foreign degrees for equivalency when adjudicating H-1B petitions, and many employers accept internationally earned finance or economics degrees for OPT hiring purposes. A credential evaluation from a recognized agency such as WES or ECE can help employers and immigration attorneys confirm your degree aligns with U.S. bachelor's-level requirements for specialty occupation purposes.