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best practices and frameworks. The Managing Director will translate concepts, develop strategy, and implement change based on the strategic objectives of the Company's business strategy.
Essential Responsibilities
Independently drive M&A transactions from sourcing to close; manage cross functional deal teams
Support the development of GEV Business Development strategy
Execute on deals that support the GEV's BD strategy
Collaborate cross functionally to influence and ensure senior leadership buy-in on acquisition, JV or divestment opportunities
Coach, develop and lead more junior M&A team members
Travel extensively and assimilate quickly into project teams
Help build the commercial/strategic rationale for deals, challenge the financial models, create documents (internal and external) and support the due diligence process
Keep abreast of industry research and competitor activities (sectors and markets) in order to assess the possibilities for portfolio growth, and identify likely markets, competition, acquisition opportunities, product development and business opportunities
Perform market and competitor activity analysis based on available information, in order to determine the feasibility and best structure for deals
Develop deep understanding of GE businesses, products and capabilities across the region. Needs to understand all aspects of GE's operations thoroughly
Work effectively with team members and outside advisors on legal, tax and financial matters
Qualifications/Requirements
Relevant Bachelors Degree, or equivalent knowledge or experience, with extensive financial related transactional experience, including 8 - 10 years of M&A/transaction or relevant experience.
Major M&A/Transactional experience, ideally with GE
Demonstrated ability to originate, lead and execute complex M&A transactions
Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, ability to operate and communicate at senior business levels including CEO and external parties
Strong selling skills and strong commercial acumen
Strong external network in relevant markets
Strong project management skills
Strong team player with ability to build relationships quickly
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Must be able to travel
Desired Characteristics
Experience in Business Development/M&A essential, minimum 8 - 10 years of M&A or relevant experience
Prior GE BD/M&A experience is essential
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to build external relationships at senior level
Strong financial background
European language skills a plus
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes