Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

Company Description

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of strategic growth! We are seeking a results-driven M&A Manager to lead high-impact acquisition and merger projects. If you excel in deal structuring, financial analysis, and negotiation, and are passionate about shaping the future of businesses, this role is for you.

The M&A Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end process of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. This role includes identifying potential targets, conducting due diligence, developing financial models, negotiating deal terms, and overseeing post-merger integration. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and negotiation skills with experience in managing cross-functional teams and processes.

This role is critical for driving inorganic growth and ensuring the company achieves its strategic and financial objectives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Target Identification:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define M&A strategy aligned with business goals
• Research and identify acquisition opportunities, including targets that fit strategic and financial criteria
• Develop market intelligence on industry trends, competitors, and potential partners

Deal Execution:

• Lead the evaluation of potential deals, including market assessment, financial analysis, and risk identification

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess valuation, synergies, and ROI
• Prepare business cases and presentations for executive and board-level decision-making

• Manage relationships with investment banks, consultants, and advisors involved in M&A processes

• Due Diligence:
• Coordinate and oversee cross-functional due diligence processes, involving finance, legal, HR, operations, and IT teams
• Identify and quantify risks, liabilities, and potential challenges
• Work with external advisors to ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and financial requirements
• Negotiation and Deal Structuring:

• Negotiate deal terms, including purchase price, structure, and contingencies
• Draft term sheets, contracts, and other transaction-related documents with the support of legal teams
• Ensure deals align with the company’s financial and strategic objectives

• Post-Merger Integration:

• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure smooth transition and realization of deal value
• Monitor the progress of integration plans and adjust strategies as needed

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and deal structuring
• Excellent project management skills to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior stakeholders
• Advanced negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage internal and external relationships
• Strategic thinking with a detail-oriented approach to execution.
• Knowledge of legal, tax, and regulatory considerations in M&A transactions

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
• At least 5–8 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or consulting
• Proven track record of executing successful M&A transactions
• Proficiency in financial modeling and tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with data rooms, CRM systems, and valuation platforms
• At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English