Job Description:
The Corporate Development group primarily engages in the execution of M&A transactions. The candidate will assist in the management of an existing portfolio of strategic projects that are aimed to improve business performance, as well as manage the overall M&A transaction process (i.e.: sourcing, due diligence, negotiations, documentation and closing) with functional representatives, supporting integration planning; and building final recommendations on (i.e.: build vs. buy or divestment)
Required Experience:
• No less than 3 years of total experience
• 3 + years of direct M&A experience either as an investment banker, private equity or as a part of Corporate Development group.
• Experience with either a private equity firm, large company Corporate Development group or investment banking firm is highly preferred
• With very limited supervision, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and facilitate the acquisition and divestiture process from start to finish by coordinating and leading internal and external cross-functional teams in all phases of the process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience in making presentations and communicating ideas and plans to senior executives
• Must demonstrate excellent leadership, critical thinking and project management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities on various projects.
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis and financial modeling
• Ability to manage certain aspects of transactions/projects
• High attention to detail and ability to produce quality work product.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent problem solving skills
• Expertise in MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, including Pivot Tables.
• Analytical skill, with the ability to analyze and integrate meaningful data.
• Solid financial acumen or business background.
• Experience in IT Sector is a plus
• MBA in finance is highly preferred, other advanced degrees or designation (e.g., CPA or CFA) are not required, but preferred