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Role Summary
As the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, you will lead mergers and acquisitions projects supporting our North America region, overseeing a significant portfolio of approximately $5 billion in revenues. This role offers considerable visibility and variability, requiring a commercially insightful, technically proficient, and well-rounded professional with extensive M&A experience. Join us in our dynamic, fast-paced environment and take the next step in your career journey within our globally recognized organization.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with regional and business unit leadership teams to shape inorganic investment strategy and identify potential acquisition targets.
Manage the M&A pipeline for North America, ensuring effective prioritization and strategic alignment.
Cultivate relationships with potential acquisition targets, engaging with management teams and investors to facilitate productive dialogue and collaboration.
Provide strategic guidance to senior finance team members on financial projections, models, and scenario analyses.
Lead the development of comprehensive valuation models and analyses, exploring various deal structuring options to maximize value.
Participate in negotiations and review key legal documents, including definitive purchase agreements, to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Oversee the preparation of internal documentation for the deal approval process, including investment cases and presentations for Board-level review.
Coordinate due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring thorough assessment and risk mitigation.
Foster strong networks with investment banking contacts, potential targets, and internal business leaders to support ongoing deal sourcing efforts.
Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or related financial roles, with a track record of successfully executing transactions of varying sizes and complexities.
At least 10 years of leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to mentor, manage, and develop teams effectively.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
Proven negotiation skills and a solution-oriented approach to complex M&A transactions.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, capable of engaging with C-level executives and influencing strategic decision-making.
Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with a high degree of autonomy.
Prior experience in financial technology, information services, or business services sectors preferred, with a strong network of industry contacts.
Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional, cross-regional teams through the entire M&A process.
Strong ability to formulate informed positions and influence internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Additional Information
At our company, we celebrate diversity and prioritize our people. Our culture is built on the principles of inclusivity, work-life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, and wellness. Recognized globally as a Great Place to Work™, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, fostering innovation and success through our diverse workforce. If you require accommodation due to a disability or special need, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
Join us on our journey to unlock the potential of data and shape a brighter future for consumers, businesses, and society.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Human Resources Services
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