Director

Job Description : Mergers & Acquisitions Manager NIGERIA 15+ years experience Mergers & Acquisitions will be responsible for identification, evaluation, planning, negotiations and implementation of strategic mergers, acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures for the company. He/she will work closely with the senior leadership.Key responsibilities:- Identify strategic opportunities, assess their potential, and manage the planning and execution of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures for the organization- Establish a network and cultivate relationships with investment bankers and other intermediaries A robust, comprehensive process to identify and evaluate potential opportunities, including rigorous idea generation and screening to bring quality acquisition and investment ideas to the senior leadership team.- Partner with Business Unit Heads in developing strategy and acquisition criteria, communicate to investment banking relationships, conduct extensive market research on target companies and proactively recommend target companies.- Lead all stages before, during and after the M&A processes, to ensure that deals make strategic sense, fit in with the forward-looking business plans, are integrated smoothly and fully optimized.- Work with cross-functional teams in developing acquisition business case analyses and executing and interfacing with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Sales, Marketing, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless deal execution.- Lead the negotiation of purchase and merger agreements on commercial Items In collaboration with Internal and external legal counsel- Evaluate and execute other strategic initiatives such as joint ventures and partnership activities.- Provide general transaction and analytic support to the senior leadership team including creation of summaries and presentation materials to communicate recommendations.- Develop integration plans for acquired companies and assist in reporting to the management on integration activities. Will have additional opportunities to lead Integration teams- Work with Treasury and external banks In securing funding for transactionsKnowledge and skills required :- Thorough understanding of the technology enabled services / industry landscape, trends, challenges, and changes.- Global exposure and MNC experience is highly preferred especially in the in Power Project / Gas Processing Plants / Fertilizer Plants / Petrochemicals / Infrastructure Projects will be preferred industry.- Hands on experience in M&A negotiations, execution, and integration- Ability to handle projects with multiple work streams and stakeholders- Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong oral and writing capabilities and the ability to craft and communicate compelling messages to senior leadership team and external business partners; ability to synthesize complex Information for senior leadership review- Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles- High degree of proficiency with Excel, MS Access, and PowerPoint

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