Global M&A Manager (m/f/d)

Syngenta Group is one of the world's leading agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Its 48,000 people across more than 100 countries strive to transform agriculture through breakthrough products and technologies that play a vital role in enabling the food chain to feed the world safely, sustainably and with respect for our planet. Swiss headquartered and Chinese-owned, the Group draws strength from its four business units - Syngenta Crop Protection headquartered in Switzerland, Syngenta Seeds headquartered in the United States, ADAMA headquartered in Israel, and Syngenta Group China - that provide industry-leading ways to serve customers everywhere.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

Role Purpose:

The M&A Manager will be a key member of the Syngenta Global M&A team based in Basel, Switzerland. You will work closely with the M&A Project Leaders throughout the entire deal process. Responsibilities include researching and evaluating potential acquisition targets, supporting the execution of (cross border) transactions, developing solid business cases and financial models, and coordinating due diligence.

Accountabilities:

• Identifying, screening and evaluating global M&A opportunities
• Overall assessment of potential opportunities (e.g. attractiveness, strategic fit, portfolio review, valuation, due diligence, key issues having a material impact on price and structuring) with the proactive and timely involvement of all relevant company stakeholders and functions
• Independently develop robust business cases and valuation models and assess the value creation potential of acquisition, divestiture, alliance proposals, while actively liaising with the business, R&D, production and finance teams
• Actively manage Due Diligence processes
• Draft presentations to update the Executive Team on the progress of transactions
• Track valuation trends and fundamentals in the sector
• Review outputs of more junior team members on larger transactions and actively coach more junior team members on the development of technical skills
• Participate in initial planning of post-merger integration
• Actively adhere to regulations, corporate governance/policies, support implementation of adequate checks and balances during deal execution process
• Ensure knowledge sharing and transfer across the team and the firm

Requirements:

• Master's degree. Professional qualification (e.g. CFA, CPA, ACA) or M&A boot camp training a plus
• 4-6 years professional experience in Investment Banking (Associate level I/II), preferably at a 1st tier investment bank
• Strong financial analysis and valuation skills
• High aptitude to learn quickly, assimilate to new teams and projects, and work well under pressure with appropriate attention to detail
• Project management and interpersonal skills with ability to work on multiple projects and within diverse teams
• Fluency in English. Excellent communication skills including the ability to present effectively

What we offer:

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• Annual bonuses
• A competitive pension fund plan
• Preferential conditions with insurance companies
• On campus health and fitness services
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Exclusive reduction offers for employees
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates) - reference number 18036014.

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