M&A Manager

About the Role The M&A Manager assists the M&A Director within the strategic assets team by leading M&A deal executions across various sectors in line with the strategy of the company. Responsibilities and Duties - Manage the execution of M&A transactions: - Work alongside the various industry/sector teams within strategic assets to formulate the investment thesis and to conduct preliminary assessment (strategic, financial, and legal) of a potential strategic opportunity to reach a 'go/no-go' decision. - Build financial models and conduct financial and valuation analysis in relation to specific M&A targets (including sensitivity and scenario analysis). - Develop a framework for synergy assessment in collaboration with sector teams. - Prepare internal presentations and Investment Committee memos related to presenting specific opportunities and seeking investment approval. - Lead all aspects of M&A transaction execution, including liaising with internal risk, legal, and finance teams. - Execute negotiations with target companies and their shareholders. - Provide reporting to the Chief Strategic Assets Officer and Investment Committee members on transaction progress. - Liaise with sector teams on sector-specific transaction concerns. - Engage and oversee the workstreams of various advisors appointed in relation to M&A transactions: - Lead and manage the commercial due diligence advisors to scrutinize the business of the target and sector. - Coordinate with banking advisors to oversee overall transaction execution, and be involved in transaction negotiations, structuring, and valuation assessment (with sensitivities). - Coordinate with financial advisors to oversee financial due diligence. - Provide input to sector teams on deal pipeline and market opportunities: - Build and maintain a network of financial advisors, dealmakers, private equity players, and sovereign wealth funds. - Inform sector teams of relevant potential upcoming deals that could be of interest to the company. Requirements - Bachelor's Degree (Finance, Business, or Economics preferred). - Master’s degree preferred; MBA from a top school is highly recommended. - Relevant professional certificates are an advantage. - 10 years of deal-making experience either from Investment Banking M&A or Private Equity background. - Strong financial modeling and valuation skills. - Strong presentation skills for preparation of internal presentations and investment proposals. - Regional experience is preferred, with a track record of deal execution in the region; strong international experience is also sufficient. - Experience in influencing management teams, boards of directors, and government/private sector stakeholders. - Experience managing M&A transactions in the Middle East or internationally. Investment Banking M&A or Private Equity sector-specific expertise is not required, although expertise within the company's current verticals is viewed attractively (e.g., TMT, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Energy & Power, Logistics and Transportation, Healthcare, Education, and Financial Services).