Corporate Development & Strategy Lead (M&A)
We are looking for a strategic and execution-oriented professional to lead M&A and corporate development initiatives for a fast-growing fintech company. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in managing end-to-end M&A transactions, including post-merger integration. Strong skills in financial analysis, stakeholder coordination, and deck-making for executive pitches are essential. Familiarity with the fintech or financial services sector is preferred, along with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
Job Description
Target Identification & Deal Sourcing
- Actively scout and evaluate potential acquisition targets that align with the company's strategic goals.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Initiate contact and engage in early-stage discussions with prospective companies.
Due Diligence & Execution
- Lead comprehensive due diligence across financial, operational, commercial, and strategic dimensions.
- Coordinate internal teams (e.g., legal, finance, HR, tech) and external parties (e.g., vendors, advisors, target management) throughout the deal process.
- Develop investment proposals, business cases, and presentation materials for leadership and board review.
- Support deal structuring, negotiations, and final execution.
Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Drive integration efforts across functions, ensuring alignment in operations, finance, and culture.
- Track and report progress against integration goals and synergy targets.
Candidate Profile
- 4-8 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategy consulting.
- Demonstrated success in managing M&A deals from origination through integration.
- Experience in post-merger integration is a plus.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and valuation capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English.
- Familiarity with fintech or financial services is preferred.
- Self-starter with a bias for execution, comfortable in fast-paced environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Based in Singapore, with flexibility for regional travel.
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