Corporate Development & Strategy Lead
The Corporate Development & Strategy Lead (M&A) will drive M&A and corporate development initiatives for a high-growth fintech company, managing deals from sourcing through to post-merger integration. This role requires strong strategic thinking, execution capability, and the ability to craft compelling presentations for senior stakeholders.
Role Overview
Target Identification & Deal Sourcing
- Actively seek out and evaluate potential acquisition targets that align with the company's strategic growth plans.
- Develop and manage a robust pipeline of viable M&A opportunities.
- Initiate contact and engage with target companies to explore acquisition interest.
Due Diligence & Transaction Execution
- Lead comprehensive due diligence across financial, operational, commercial, and strategic areas.
- Coordinate efforts among internal teams (e.g., management, legal, finance, HR, tech) and external parties (e.g., vendors, target company leadership, advisors) throughout the diligence and negotiation process.
- Draft investment memos, business cases, and presentations for senior leadership and board-level decision-making.
- Assist in deal structuring, negotiations, and closing procedures.
Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Contribute to integration planning and execution across functions, focusing on operations, finance, and cultural alignment.
- Track integration milestones and performance metrics to ensure synergy realization.
Candidate Profile
- 4-8 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, management consulting, or value creation roles.
- Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end M&A transactions, including integration.
- Experience in post-merger integration.
- Strong skills in financial modeling, valuation, and data analysis.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination abilities; fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Deep interest and familiarity with financial services and fintech sectors.
- Results-driven and thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Based in Singapore, with flexibility to travel within the region as needed.
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