Career Opportunities: Director Mergers & Acquisitions US (411065)
Requisition ID 411065 - Posted - Ahold Delhaize Global Support - USA-NY-N White Plains-670 North Broadway - Finance - Bachelor
Ahold Delhaize is one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-Commerce. Its family of great, local brands serves more than 50 million customers each week in Europe, the United States and Indonesia. Together, these brands employ more than 420,000 associates in more than 7,000 grocery and specialty stores. We make a meaningful difference in the lives of our brands' customers, our people and the world around us.
Director Mergers & Acquisitions
Ahold Delhaize is exploring acquisitions in support of its growth strategy and is looking to add an experienced Director to its global mergers & acquisitions team. The Director Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) will report and closely work with the Vice President M&A to develop and execute an acquisition strategy aligned with Ahold Delhaize's growth plans. The individual will be responsible for screening and evaluating potential transactions from internal and external sources and will initiate, prepare and lead all aspects of the transaction process, from overseeing target identification and diligence to transaction structuring and negotiation, to closing and merger integration planning.
Your new work environment
As Director M&A US, you will be involved in transactions with corporate wide impact and will closely collaborate with our operating Companies / Brands in the US. You will be given the freedom and responsibility to take ownership of your work and broaden your horizons by working together with knowledgeable colleagues from different countries who have an abundance of expertise in many areas.
Key responsibilities of your role
Lead and coordinate M&A transactionsManage all aspects of deal execution, including transaction coordination, deal modeling and valuation, structuring, due diligence, negotiation and integration planning. Act as multidisciplinary and cross-regional M&A project manager, coordinating the transaction team to meet key M&A process milestones. Proactively identify critical issues and ensure timely communication to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with the VP M&A to allocate resources effectively across projects and facilitate seamless coordination between internal teams and external advisors.Market Analysis & NetworkWorking with senior leadership to analyze possible new opportunities for Ahold Delhaize to explore. Research and assess potential acquisition, merger, or divestment opportunities within target markets identified by senior leadership. Perform analysis and provide preliminary data and target insights to the VP M&A and senior leadership for initial evaluation. Maintain relationships with bankers, lawyers, private equity investors, and other industry executives to stay informed of potential acquisition opportunities.Due DiligenceAssist in managing the due diligence process, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Review due diligence findings, prepare summaries, and support the preparation of reports for the steering committee and senior leadership.ValuationBuild valuation model based on the input/business case from the operating companies. Assess value creation as well as other key valuation metrics. Ensure leadership can review proposals in a consistent and comparable manner across projects.Project ProposalsCollaborate with OpCo management in preparing proposals for projects that involve OpCos, ensuring alignment with business goals. Work alongside the VP M&A on project proposals for corporate-wide transactions or joint ventures, providing detailed analysis and recommendations.Negotiate M&A contractsParticipate in or support negotiations, ensuring timely approvals and mandates are obtained from senior leadership. Prepare and present insights on potential purchase prices, contractual terms, and their implications on organizational policies.What's in it for you?
We offer plenty of growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options; flexible working hours; a hybrid working model (we ask you to spend at least 50% of your working time at the office); and the chance to drive meaningful change on a global scale. You can look forward to a good work-life balance, and the chance to work in an inclusive environment that wholeheartedly encourages growth.
Requirements
We think you'll be best geared for success if you meet the following requirements:
University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related major required.5-8 years of experience in M&A/corporate finance, ideally in investment banking at a top-tier investment bank or in an in-house corporate development department, with exposure to retail and consumer industries.Demonstrated involvement and success in managing transaction processes, from initial target identification and due diligence to negotiation, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.Strong project and stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.Deep knowledge of deal structures, including mergers, acquisitions, LBOs, and joint ventures.Experience in interacting with senior management and high-profile experts appropriately.Superior financial modeling skills, with the ability to build merger models and precedent transaction analyses.Complex problem-solving capabilities grounded in structuring creativity and negotiating finesse.Apply now!Are you keen to join the team? Even if you don't tick all the boxes, but you still believe you have the personality and skills that make you a suitable candidate, we strongly encourage you to reach out to us. Apply now via the button on this page.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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