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Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories
, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
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:
* Strategy & Deal Origination
* Support the development of the company's 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
* 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
* 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.
* 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