M&A Expert

Job Summary

Experts at this level are responsible for providing technical expertise pertaining to the execution of M&A transactions in order to ensure optimal outcome to the shareholders. Also, to perform comprehensive due diligence, valuation, negotiation and deal structuring.

Core Responsibilities

• Structuring financial M&A solutions (acquisition/divestment finance).
• Interaction with stakeholders involved in the due-diligence process.
• Active role-played in origination of transactions and closing deals.
• Identifying and developing optimal investment options for a large-scale transaction.
• Building complex financial models.
• Performing end-to-end valuation work including DCF and comparable methodologies.
• Working on structured acquisition finance.
• Assesses cash flow activities and does pertinent analyses using defined financial models to forecast cash positions and future cash needs.
• Supervises STC’s portfolio of investments to gauge returns against historical figures and makes relevant suggestions to optimize the same.
• Work closely with business planning and valuation experts.
• Close interaction with banks, investors and external parties.
• Active participation in decision forming.

Qualifications/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in a Finance related discipline.
• Master’s degree in a Finance related discipline.
• CFA is highly preferred.

Years of Experience

A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Nature of Experience

Prior experience in finance within Investment Banking or relevant expertise in a large corporation, with focus on valuations, financing strategies and financial structuring.

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Corporate finance expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting, finance and M&A process.
• Advanced comprehension of balance sheets and valuation methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word).
• Financial modelling.
• English fluency is a must.