We are looking for a self-driven and experienced Assistant General Manager (Corporate Development & M&A). This role involves enforcing the group’s global policies, procedures, and guidelines concerning dangerous goods, ensuring compliance with international and statutory requirements while driving business development in this critical area. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate management within the container shipping industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning:
· Work closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential M&A opportunities that align with the company’s growth and strategic objectives.
· Conduct market research to identify possibilities, potential challenges and roadblocks, and alternative solutions.
Due Diligence & Deal Evaluation:
· Lead and coordinate the due diligence process, ensuring comprehensive analysis of financial, operational, legal, and strategic aspects of target setups / entities.
· Coordinate with Finance team on financial modelling and valuation of potential acquisitions, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis (CCA), precedent transactions, and other valuation methodologies.
· Identify and assess key risks and opportunities associated with each potential deal.
Negotiation & Structuring:
· Lead or support negotiations with owners / shareholders of target companies, to structure favorable terms and pricing.
· Develop term sheets, Letters of Intent (LOI), and other key transaction documents.
· Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and oversee the drafting of final transaction agreements.
Integration Planning & Post-Transaction Support:
· Develop and execute integration plans to ensure a smooth transition and alignment of operations and systems.
· Monitor and track the performance of newly set up or acquired businesses to ensure they meet the strategic objectives outlined in the company’s objectives.
· Coordinate across functional teams (finance, HR, legal, operations) to execute integration strategies.
Stakeholder Management & Reporting:
· Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the status of active projects, new strategic opportunities, and integration progress.
· Communicate and manage expectations of both internal and external stakeholders throughout the M&A process.
· Ensure the M&A team delivers clear, concise, and actionable insights to support business decisions
Team Leadership:
· Lead and mentor the M&A team, providing guidance on execution strategy, and best practices.
· Foster a collaborative team culture and ensure alignment with company goals.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications will be advantageous.
· At least 4-5 years of experience in corporate management, preferably in container shipping.
· Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills.
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] .
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding!
