VP, Mergers and Acquisitions
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Overview
My client is an international trading company, building out its corporate development function to support its next phase of growth.
The role of VP, Mergers and Acquisitions, is a senior, in-house, leadership role with a financial services focus within the oil and gas trading sector, with full ownership of the M&A and investment agenda (new team).
Key scope:
1) Design & execute the company's investment strategy across the energy sector - including new market entry, capability acquisition & partnerships.
2) Manage the full deal lifecycle from origination to post-merger integration
3) Lead the M&A team, including the Manager and Analyst.
Example deals could include acquisitions of storage, terminals, or refineries.
Key skills for VP, Mergers and Acquisitions: Financial modelling, valuations, forecasting, investment analysis, preparation of clear, evidence-based investment recommendations, assessment of financial impact of transactions, building relationships with banks, advisors, PE funds, target companies & potential partners; presenting business cases to CEO, CFO, Trading & Sales leadership, and Investment Counsel.
If you have 15+ years in the energy industry and/or investment banking (M&A focus), at least 6 - 8 years in a leadership role, and are a strong communicator and presenter at the C-Suite level, please get in touch to discuss this role, VP, Mergers and acquisitions, further.
Firsthand international experience in oil & gas, particularly in oil commodity trading, advantageous.
Role is Abu Dhabi based.
Desired Skills and Experience
In-house M&A, Investment strategy, New market entry, Capability acquisition, Partnerships, Full deal lifecycle, Origination, Post-merger integration, Team leadership, Storage acquisitions, Terminal acquisitions, Refinery acquisitions, Financial modelling, Valuations, Forecasting, Investment analysis, Investment recommendations, Financial impact assessment, Bank relationships, Advisor relationships, PE fund relationships, C-Suite presentation, CEO, CFO, Investment Counsel, 15+ years energy or investment banking, 6-8 years leadership, Oil & gas, Oil commodity trading, Energy sector.
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