Corporate development mba

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

Job Description

The Corporate Development & Ventures group at Bose seeks to accelerate our corporate strategy through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate venture capital (CVC) investments and will:

• identify and bring into Bose through acquisition, external technologies, capabilities or businesses that accelerate existing businesses plans or create new Bose businesses;
• develop and execute a CVC strategy that makes strategic investments in start-up companies;
• establish a “center of excellence” for assessing, valuing, negotiating, and executing deals; and
• help champion a culture within Bose that seeks and embraces outside technology and ideas.
  
  

In order to help successfully establish this function within Bose, we are seeking an intern who is passionate about innovation and an outstanding communicator and collaborator with strong business skills to “make beautiful noise” with us over the summer. As a summer intern you will work directly with the Manager and Senior Manager on the team.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of Bose’s transaction pipeline in order to effectively contribute to the evaluation of opportunities for the company.    
• Evaluate and provide your perspective on potential new technologies, ideas and businesses.
• Present proposals for bringing in new technologies, ideas and businesses to internal leadership.      
• Conduct research and support administrative efforts to establish our corporate venturing function and strategy.
• Help to create internal processes and implement best practices for originating and executing transactions and integrating new technologies, ideas and businesses within Bose. 
  
  

Role Requirements

• Self-driven, early-adopter with excellent business acumen and entrepreneurial enthusiasm.
• Strong critical thinking skills for analyzing and synthesizing elements of multidisciplinary, complex problems. 
• Confidence, presence, and credibility to command the respect of all stakeholders.
• Solid team player with demonstrated ability to drive cohesion and collaboration.
• Solid technical expertise with financial analyses and presentations.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Enrolled in MBA program, ideally pursuing 1st year of 2-year MBA program.
• 3-5 years combined experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity or related roles
  
  

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in Framingham, Massachusetts is: $30.00-$45.00. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.