Head of M&a and Partnerships

Head of M&a and Partnerships

Requirements

• Ten years related work experience.
• Prior experience with strategic partnerships and M&A required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Undergraduate degree required in Business, Economics, Finance, or similar.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and evaluate M&A and partnership opportunities by delivering both quantitative and qualitative analyses, including financial models and scenario analysis, to estimate potential value, recommend inorganic growth and partnership opportunities and gain consensus on strategy and investment theses that align with Vanguard’s business goals and strategic priorities.
• Handle multiple priorities, competing partner needs, motivate others, and foster teamwork.
• Achieve broadly communicated objectives with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Negotiate business terms and partnership and merger agreements, including drafting term sheets, and structure and close deals.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clearly communicate in-depth market research, analyses and detailed models to senior stakeholders.
• Work independently, with attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines.
• Coach less experienced crew in financial methodologies, partnership and M&A frameworks and approaches, and inorganic growth best practices based on deep knowledge of emerging trends and industry standards.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Asset management or financial services experience a plus.