Ventures & Acquisitions Specialist (M&A)

Description

Summary: This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with advisors, analyzing markets, and performing financial modeling to drive M&A transactions and post-merger integration. Highlights: 1. Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external advisors on deals 2. Drive valuation of potential M&A targets through financial models 3. Manage cross-functional due diligence processes with global teams * ***Key Responsibilities*** * *Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external advisors including investment bankers, deal brokers, accountants etc. on deals;* * *Work with business unit teams to understand their business objectives and strategies and to assist in developing inorganic growth plans;* * *Develop research, competitor and market analyses to identify potential acquisition candidates;* * *Develop financial models to drive the valuation of potential M\&A targets;* * *Assist in the structuring of transactions and negotiations with counterparties;* * *Manage cross functional due diligence processes with global teams to evaluate the strategic and cultural fit, financial impact, risks and mitigation plans;* * *Develop business cases for transactions which are complete with clear objectives;* * *Assist in the development of materials for the approvals process;* * *Assist in the development of a post\-merger integration (PMI) plan, identifying key success factors of a deal from both a front and back office perspective;* * *Develop tools to enhance the execution and integration of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.* * ***Exposure/experience In*** * *Financial analysis \- deep understanding of P\&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash flow required;* * *Corporate Strategy;* * *Business case modeling;* * *Industry research, Competitive research;* * *Company research and evaluation;* * *Advanced Excel \& PowerPoint skills.* * University completed (Post\-Graduate studies eg: Master) * 1 to 3 years of experience in corporate development and/or strategy/management consulting and/or investment banking and/or corporate strategy and/or equity research; * Business proficient English speaker * Portuguese (nice to have)