Senior Corporate Development Manager

As part of SGS Corporate Development team the Corporate Development Manager plays a critical role in identifying evaluating and executing strategic mergers acquisitions divestitures and joint ventures. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership cross-functional teams and external advisors to drive inorganic growth and enhance shareholder value.

The Corporate Development Manager supports the Senior Directors in all aspects of M&A projects including:

1. Strategy & Deal Origination

• Support the development of the companys inorganic growth strategy.
• Identify potential acquisition targets or partnership opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Conduct industry and market research to assess trends and competitive dynamics.
• To prepare and support the internal review of acquisition projects
• To review financial statements and prepare valuation analyses on potential targets

2. Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Build and review financial models to assess target company performance and deal economics.
• Perform valuation analyses using DCF precedent transactions and comparable company methods.
• Evaluate synergies risks and return on investment.
• To review financial statements and prepare valuation analyses on potential targets

3. Due Diligence

• Coordinate due diligence efforts across legal financial operational and commercial areas.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisors (investment banks consultants lawyers).
• To assist the Senior Directors in the acquisition processes including coordinating due diligence with external advisers and internal teams drafting of offer letters and legal documentation leading up to closing
• Support negotiations of term sheets purchase agreements and other transaction documents.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for executive leadership and board approval.
• Manage transaction timelines and ensure alignment across all parties.

5. Post-Merger Integration

• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure smooth transition and value realization.
• Track performance against deal objectives and report on integration progress.

Qualifications :

PROFILE

• Min 5-7 in 5 years of experience in corporate development / M&A investment banking transaction services in a big 4 accounting firm or in strategy consulting or financial planning and analysis
• Graduate in economics business administration finance or qualified chartered accountant
• Exposure to financial transactions corporate and business strategy
• Team player at ease in a very international environment with cross-cultural teams
• Excellent communication negotiation and project management abilities
• Flexibility and willingness to work in a fast paced demanding environment

• Strong financial expertise including full proficiency in financial analysis valuation of companies and financial modelling of M&A transactions
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• High attention to details and analytical rigor
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Expert knowledge of Excel word and PowerPoint
• Fluent English; Spanish would be an asset

Additional Information :

Location: Zug Switzerland.

As part of our recruitment process we kindly request that you submit your CV in English to ensure accurate evaluation

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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