New York City - New York - United States of America
About The Role
The Director of M&A Operations will play a key role execute best-in-class M&A operations practices across diligence, integration, and separations. This individual will support and drive diligence and integration for all types of M&A transactions, providing valuable input and recommendations in partnership with Integration Executives and Executive Sponsors on M&A transactions. The Director will provide timely feedback to assess diligence and integration within transactions, as we strive to continually enhance the process for the company and be a critical contributor to the success of M&A efforts.
This is a business-critical role requiring proven experience managing large scale / complex deal related due diligence, post-merger integration and divestiture programs (acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and/or carve-outs) and solving cultural integration challenges with a pragmatic approach.
What You'll Do
- Support M&A due diligence, integration and separation efforts and be center of expertise across the company.
- Provide support for complex M&A transactions, and function as the M&A Operations Deal Lead for small to medium transactions to collaborate with Business Sponsors, Integration Executives, Corporate Development and business function partners to:
oRigorously evaluate deals
oidentify and structure key initiatives for generating deal value
oConstruct tailored integration programs to deliver on deal objectives
- Provide continual feedback to SVP, Global Head of M&A Operations regarding M&A diligence and integration; Support implementation of improvement initiatives to enhance M&A outcomes.
- Provide input to appropriately allocate resources to M&A transactions, identifying and mitigating gaps and needs where applicable.
- Identify and clarify issues, risks, and opportunities driving appropriate options and resolutions, articulating in a balanced way the tradeoffs of various approaches.
- Provide input to inform the diligence and integration strategy, supporting the Global Head of Operations. The strategy should be tightly aligned with the financial business case, and commensurate with the size, complexity, and risk of the transaction.
- Build strong working relationships with senior leadership at the newly acquired organization, ensuring you are a leader they can trust and partner with. Inspire teams that may have never collaborated before to work toward a shared goal.
- Mobilize and lead virtual teams and manage schedules and deliverables.
- Facilitate connections and resolve cross-functional issues and prioritization conflicts within M&A transactions.
- Create content for presentations (management and target) and report on integration plans and status, including executive-level status updates
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
What You'll Need
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- 7-9 years of experience in M&A diligence, integration and separation, or large-scale business transformation programs preferred. Relevant degree or similar academic experience.
- Experience in M&A dealmaking preferred.
- Outstanding process and project management skills.
- Strong strategic thinking and critical thinking skills.
- Highly organized and structured, with the ability to multitask on several concurrent M&A transactions.
- Global or multi-national business experience preferred.
- Experience in roles with exposure to multiple business functions (e.g., technology, human capital, finance, tax) a plus.
- Ability to structure, handle and coordinate sophisticated cross-enterprise projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to challenge established views and assumptions at all levels and drive change, including the ability to influence without owning final decisions.
- Strong interpersonal & leadership skills to influence and build credibility; This leader should be collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible.
- Ability to understand culture differences to drive change and engage stakeholders across the organization.
- Personal presence & ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior management & business partners.
- Excellent presentation and writing skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You will realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training, and leaders in the industry.
Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.
Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $170,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $200,000 annually . The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
Service line: Corporate Segment
