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Get Access To All JobsWe are looking for a talented Corporate Development Manager to join our team at Cummins in Indianapolis, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Drive Strategic Growth Initiatives You'll lead high-impact corporate development projects—such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships—that directly shape the company's future and competitive positioning.
- Valuation Expertise By overseeing the creation of detailed valuation models, you'll provide the analytical foundation for multi-billion dollar decisions, ensuring investments are aligned with strategic goals.
- Develop Investment Thesis Your role in evaluating the strategic rationale of potential transactions and identifying key risks / opportunities will drive our long-term growth strategy.
- Lead Due Diligence You'll lead our due diligence efforts, ensuring that financial, operational, and commercial aspects of deals are thoroughly vetted and successfully executed.
- Lead Deal Negotiations By understanding the key business drivers, you’ll negotiate purchase agreements and other contracts that achieve our strategic objectives and protect Cummins.
- Influence Senior Leadership Team You’ll work collaboratively with senior leaders including business unit leaders, functional experts and their staff to drive alignment across the organization.
- Mentor and Manage Analysts You'll foster the team’s development and ensure high-quality support for corporate development initiatives.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Strategic Mindset You’ll be expected to tackle unfamiliar challenges, iterating quickly and integrating diverse insights to drive innovative solutions.
- Financial Modeling and Valuation Skills Building and interpreting detailed financial models—while understanding accounting implications—is essential for evaluating deals and communicating their impact to stakeholders.
- M&A Experience Experience leading cross-functional due diligence efforts—engaging stakeholders, managing third-party advisors, and synthesizing findings to inform valuation, deal terms, and integration planning.
- Ownership & Drive Demonstrates a strong sense of accountability and motivation, consistently taking initiative and ownership of project success and business impact.
- Effective Communication Develops and delivers clear, audience-tailored communication across multiple formats, ensuring understanding and alignment at all levels.
- Strong Negotiation Skills Success hinges on your ability to manage complex deal dynamics, assess leverage, and strategically position Cummins Inc. for optimal outcomes in negotiations.
- Stakeholder Alignment Effectively anticipates, balances, and manages the needs of diverse internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree – Finance, Accounting, Business, Strategy required
Experience:
- 4-6 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking or transaction advisory services
Location:
- Preferred: Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN
Job Strategy
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $105600
Max Salary $158400
ReqID 2428507
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
We are looking for a talented Corporate Development Manager to join our team at Cummins in Indianapolis, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Drive Strategic Growth Initiatives You'll lead high-impact corporate development projects—such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships—that directly shape the company's future and competitive positioning.
- Valuation Expertise By overseeing the creation of detailed valuation models, you'll provide the analytical foundation for multi-billion dollar decisions, ensuring investments are aligned with strategic goals.
- Develop Investment Thesis Your role in evaluating the strategic rationale of potential transactions and identifying key risks / opportunities will drive our long-term growth strategy.
- Lead Due Diligence You'll lead our due diligence efforts, ensuring that financial, operational, and commercial aspects of deals are thoroughly vetted and successfully executed.
- Lead Deal Negotiations By understanding the key business drivers, you’ll negotiate purchase agreements and other contracts that achieve our strategic objectives and protect Cummins.
- Influence Senior Leadership Team You’ll work collaboratively with senior leaders including business unit leaders, functional experts and their staff to drive alignment across the organization.
- Mentor and Manage Analysts You'll foster the team’s development and ensure high-quality support for corporate development initiatives.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Strategic Mindset You’ll be expected to tackle unfamiliar challenges, iterating quickly and integrating diverse insights to drive innovative solutions.
- Financial Modeling and Valuation Skills Building and interpreting detailed financial models—while understanding accounting implications—is essential for evaluating deals and communicating their impact to stakeholders.
- M&A Experience Experience leading cross-functional due diligence efforts—engaging stakeholders, managing third-party advisors, and synthesizing findings to inform valuation, deal terms, and integration planning.
- Ownership & Drive Demonstrates a strong sense of accountability and motivation, consistently taking initiative and ownership of project success and business impact.
- Effective Communication Develops and delivers clear, audience-tailored communication across multiple formats, ensuring understanding and alignment at all levels.
- Strong Negotiation Skills Success hinges on your ability to manage complex deal dynamics, assess leverage, and strategically position Cummins Inc. for optimal outcomes in negotiations.
- Stakeholder Alignment Effectively anticipates, balances, and manages the needs of diverse internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree – Finance, Accounting, Business, Strategy required
Experience:
- 4-6 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking or transaction advisory services
Location:
- Preferred: Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN
Job Strategy
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $105600
Max Salary $158400
ReqID 2428507
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Corporate Development Manager
Target companies with active M&A pipelines
Companies executing frequent acquisitions need corporate development talent year-round. Focus your search on mid-market firms and growth-stage companies where deal volume is high and teams are lean enough that your contribution is immediately visible.
Lead with financial modeling credentials
Corporate development teams screen heavily on technical skills. Highlight specific modeling experience, such as LBO models, DCF analysis, or merger integration work, in your resume and during interviews. Concrete deal exposure, even from coursework or internships, signals readiness.
Address your OPT timeline proactively
Bring up your authorization window before employers do. Frame it as 12 months of immediate eligibility, with a potential 24-month STEM extension if applicable. Employers who understand the timeline are far more likely to sponsor you for an H-1B visa after.
Prioritize firms with established H-1B sponsorship history
Not every company has sponsored visa holders before. Research prospective employers to confirm they have sponsored H-1B workers in the past. A company with a track record is far more likely to continue sponsoring once your OPT window closes.
Position strategy experience alongside deal execution
Corporate development roles blend financial analysis with strategic thinking. Emphasize projects where you assessed market opportunities, evaluated competitors, or supported growth decisions. This breadth shows you can contribute beyond spreadsheets and shortens your ramp-up time.
Network within corporate development and M&A communities
Most corporate development positions are filled through referrals or direct outreach, not open postings. Connecting with professionals already in these teams through alumni networks and industry events meaningfully increases your chances of finding OPT-friendly opportunities.
Corporate Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Corporate Development Managers?
Yes. Corporate Development Manager roles qualify as professional positions under OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, economics, or business administration. Your work must be directly related to your major area of study to remain compliant with OPT authorization requirements.
Do Corporate Development Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, depending on your degree. If you hold a STEM-designated degree such as a BS in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your role must also involve work that is directly related to that STEM field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How do I find Corporate Development Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students and filters job listings to surface roles at companies open to sponsoring work authorization. Searching there is more efficient than combing through general job boards, where OPT-friendliness is rarely disclosed upfront. You can browse Corporate Development Manager openings directly on the platform.
What degree backgrounds do employers expect for Corporate Development Manager roles on OPT?
Most employers expect a degree in finance, business administration, economics, or accounting, though MBA holders are common in more senior iterations of the role. For OPT compliance, what matters is that your degree field is directly related to the work you are performing. A finance degree supporting M&A analysis is a clear match. A communications degree would likely not qualify.
What should I do if a Corporate Development Manager role does not mention visa sponsorship?
Many companies that will sponsor simply do not advertise it. During the interview process, explain your OPT status, your remaining authorized period, and whether you qualify for the STEM extension. Frame the conversation around your immediate eligibility to work. Companies with prior H-1B sponsorship experience are generally more receptive once they understand the practical path forward.