Senior Mergers and Acquisition Director

Primary Responsibilities

• Aid in identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers and acquisitions opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, early-stage investments, and partnerships.
• Lead the execution of M&A transactions throughout their lifecycle, from project planning to final transaction agreements.
• Collaborate with senior business managers to evaluate potential M&A opportunities, develop strategic rationale, and design bespoke transaction structures aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence processes with external advisors and cross-functional teams, ensuring thorough financial analysis including financial and valuation models such as DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable company analysis.
• Create and present comprehensive financial and strategic analyses to executive leadership and boards of directors, summarizing key insights and recommendations.
• Assist with post-merger integration planning and monitor business performance post-transaction completion.
• Support the M&A team in establishing best practices, including the creation of internal databases, preparation of internal reports, and presentations to senior management, and recruitment efforts including summer internships.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• An MBA or relevant business and finance experience is preferred.
• 7-10+ years of experience with M&A transactions.
• Prior experience leading M&A deal processes and working cross-functionally with various business teams or clients.
• Prior experience leading or supporting execution of M&A transactions in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development roles is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision support, and influence/negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership experience (10+ years) with strong global networking and teamwork skills.
• Excellent computer skills in software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Outstanding communication skills required.