Job Description
Currently have a need for head of corporate development.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the relevant market and industry participants to inform strategic prioritization.
- Drive market analysis across regions and sub-sectors, identifying potential acquisition and new build opportunities.
- Manage an active pipeline of opportunities aligned with investment criteria and growth objectives.
- Deliver comprehensive market studies and target analyses with actionable recommendations.
Acquisition Transactions
- Participate in the entire acquisition process—from sourcing and origination through due diligence, documentation, and transaction completion.
- Lead key aspects of transactions, including opportunity evaluation, LOI negotiation, due diligence coordination, and documentation review.
- Develop and implement best practice processes for acquisitions, including the preparation of complex financial models and investment cases for executive review.
- Support integration planning and execution to ensure a seamless transition post-acquisition.
- Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effective execution throughout the acquisition process.
Integration of Acquisitions
- Collaborate with integration teams to develop detailed integration and risk mitigation plans.
- Ensure that all critical due diligence elements are incorporated and validated by relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare regular progress reports for executive committees, addressing all key integration risks prior to transaction closing.
- Facilitate smooth transitions of acquired entities, with measurable improvements and resolution of identified issues.
- Capture and implement best practices to continuously enhance the integration process.
New Build Projects
- Support the analysis of financial and operational data to develop robust business cases for new build projects.
- Construct financial models and prepare board-level presentations for investment recommendations.
- Contribute innovative solutions to address challenges while safeguarding the organization’s interests.
Strategic Studies
- Assist in planning and executing strategic studies focused on growth, market prioritization, and capital deployment.
- Deliver concise, well-supported recommendations that align with overall corporate development strategies.
- Ensure that capital is deployed in a cost-efficient manner to maximize returns.
People Management and Leadership
- Mentor and manage a team of Corporate Development Analysts, fostering a positive, high-performing work environment.
- Address performance issues proactively and contribute to the annual performance review process.
- Build and maintain a cohesive team that consistently delivers at the highest standards in transaction execution.
Client Liaison / Customer Support
- Represent the corporate development function in interactions with sellers, investors, advisers, and other external stakeholders.
- Attend industry meetings, seminars, conferences, and events to enhance the organization’s external presence and relationships.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for both internal and external partners.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Educational Background: A strong academic record with a degree from a leading university.
- Advanced qualifications (MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
- Professional Experience: Proven experience in deal environments, ideally in Corporate M&A, Private Equity, transaction teams within a Big 4 firm, investment banking, or top-tier management consulting.
- Technical Skills: Outstanding analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
- Proficiency in financial accounting and advanced PowerPoint skills.
- Personal Attributes: High attention to detail while maintaining a strategic overview.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the capacity to succinctly summarize complex issues.
- A collaborative, adaptable, and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on driving growth
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