Total 4 Director/C-Level transaction attorney job vacancies in Others category in Singapore

As part of our continued growth and innovation of our Mergers & Acquisitions service, ERM is seeking motivated Principal Consultant / Consulting Director (Transaction Advisory), who is interested in participating & leading in a variety of projects covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services to be based in Singapore, where we are growing as a regional hub in ERM APAC.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert global consulting company, which aims to lead the field in sustainability consulting. We are working on challenging environmental projects for large industrial, financial and global clients. Access to ERM's worldwide network of EHS/ ESG experts provides the knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for everyone. As part of the Singapore office’s regional finance sector offering, this role will also offer opportunities to gain experience and lead projects around sustainable finance and carbon markets.

ERM understands that every M&A deal presents a unique set of ESG risks and liabilities, which require rapid and rigorous quantification as part of the transaction process. For over 25 years, we have been providing critical, confidential, and time-sensitive advice on environmental risks to assist companies execute their most important transactions. ERM’s M&A Transaction Advisory services provide unrivalled global capabilities and in-depth understanding across the financial, commercial, industrial, and extractive sectors.

Some of our key DD services include:

• EHS/ESG/E&S due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, capital raising and project finance including Equator Principles reviews.
• Carbon and energy due diligence.
• Post-merger Integration support.
• Management system, EHS culture, gap analysis, and benchmarking.
• Embedding social, stakeholder and sustainability elements into due diligence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support Go-to-Market activities and Partners in client facing BD/ sales activities.
• Manage and perform ESG Due Diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and property transactions, with a focus on private equity and development finance institution mandates.
• Manage and conduct E&S due diligence for project finance.
• Assess environmental and social risks and liabilities, ensuring alignment with IFC Performance Standards and World Bank EHS Guidelines.
• Conduct detailed analysis of ESG risks, including climate change, biodiversity, stakeholder engagement, labour practices, and community health and safety.
• Provide advice to clients on integrating ESG considerations into M&A transactions, including compliance with international standards like Equator Principles.
• Lead a high-performing and talented team as well as mentor junior consultants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive assessments covering financial, environmental, and social performance.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferred to be in consultancy with relevant project experiences in EHS/ESG/E&S Due Diligence of experiences or buyer and seller-side transactions in private equity and DFI contexts.
• In-depth understanding of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, and their practical application in M&A scenarios.
• Previous experience around ESIA, ESMP, ESMS development.
• Proven ability to manage projects involving environmental permitting, compliance audits, and post-merger ESG integration.
• Excellent communication (both written and spoken) and coordination skills.
• Experienced in managing multiple medium scale projects concurrently.
• Experienced in drafting and reviewing proposals expeditiously.
• Effective and empathetic leader.
• Ability to travel, maintain flexibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Financial Sector & M&A trends in Singapore and the region, in particular PE, Multi-development Banks and/or commercial banks as a plus.

Role Description

Global TS Service Line Support

• Support Global TS Service Line leadership and Core team with activities associated to Diligence and rolling out of other growth initiatives and investments, as applicable
• By leveraging on past TS experience, support the Core team and contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of engagement delivery tools and methodologies and other initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the Core team to track, co-ordinate and support activities needed to meet monthly/quarterly milestones. This includes setting up bi-weekly meetings and other meetings as needed for the team to connect, take action points and follow up with the team
• Being across project plans for all the workstreams and proactively speaking to team members to get updates, chasing people and keeping tasks on track as far as possible as well as raising issues with the Project Lead etc
• Being across project finances with the Project Lead and assisting the Project Lead with monthly/quarterly performance reporting to Global DA leadership
• Assisting with queries from Leadership, ensuring appropriate consultation with the Project Lead as needed

Knowledge Management

• Keeping the TS site up to date and managing the global project mailbox and enquiries (through delegating them to workstream leads to get responses)
• Support global marketing and communications by engaging with the regional and member firm teams to supply timely and relevant content

Deliverables and accountabilities

• Project management of all key workstreams within the Global TS investment program
• Use AzureDevOps or other tools to support planning and tracking of deliverables
• TS service line network engagement & support

Skills and experience

• Being able to work independently and efficiently. Being goal-oriented and having a well-structured approach will help you succeed
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Able to develop metrics, analyse data, report KPIs and follow up with people on a timely basis for status updates
• Provides high quality outputs on a timely basis
• Shows initiative and is proactive, whilst also knowing when to balance this with seeking guidance and input from others
• Takes a calm and carefully considered approach to making decisions in challenging and time pressured situations
• Strong project management skills must be combined with resilience, cultural awareness, and diplomacy to achieve stakeholder engagement and able to hold their own with senior leaders.

We invite highly motivated and dynamic professionals to join our growing Deal Advisory – Transaction Services practice in the Singapore office, where we are recognised for delivering innovative client solutions and fostering a dynamic work environment with an internationally diverse team.

Our Deal Advisory represent an integrated team of specialists providing holistic solutions for buying, selling, partnering, funding and fixing, in ways that businesses can add and preserve value for our. One of our Deal Advisory - Transaction Services core offerings is financial due diligence assistance in relation to acquisitions, disposals, public bids/mergers, joint ventures, buy-outs and other transactions. The team also helps clients to identify opportunities and risks in their transaction processes to identify value and satisfy the due diligence requirements.

As a key member of the Deal Advisory – Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) team, the Director will play a critical role in shaping our client’s strategic investment decisions by providing comprehensive financial insights in a fast-paced deals environment.

Responsibilities:

· Engagement leadership: Effectively leading multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments

· Business development: Building, commercialising and sustaining relationships with top management team members. You are required to develop TS offerings focusing on specific sectors, themes and/or clients (eg – TMT, consumer, financial services, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, real estate etc.). You are expected to be comfortable in sharing asset opportunities to clients and provide regularly input into horizon scanning activities.

· Risk management: Identify and manage risks to ensure that the firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively

· Team development: Identify and accelerate leadership development in team members by establishing appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer

· Personal development: Participate in the career and skills development of more junior staff and acting as a role model for colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm

· Performance management: Coaching and mentoring junior staff in the department.

· Deliver quality services: You are required to monitor and deliver high quality service to clients (both internal and external). You are also to be proficient at managing multiple priorities.

· Advisory skills: You are to utilise your extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser.

Requirements:

• Strong academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ISCA, CFA or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms, with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence and M&A processes
• Prior experience working in South East Asia is highly regarded, but not essential.
• Strong personal impact.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions.
• Evidence of working successfully with top management teams at clients.
• Ability to perform consistently under pressure.
• Ability to lead and operate in high performing and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge and experience in basic Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a team based across multiple geographies to meet challenging client deadlines in fast paced environment.
• Willingness to travel.

The incumbent will support our client and be will be responsible for providing ongoing management of real estate transaction activities, encompassing offices & industrial units across the SEA and Asia Pacific regions. . Prepares, recommends, and implements a portfolio-wide transaction strategy. Coordinates field resources and other stakeholders or self-performs in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, early lease termination and more.

Responsibilities will include:

• Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments and governance.
• Coordinates field broker selection and other required resources or self-performs, subject matter experts, and business partners. If necessary, facilitate client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.
• Draft and create a large variety of analyses and relevant documents, including but not limited to: project initiation, market comparable reports, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, and broker's opinions of value.
• Monitor lease expirations. Locate and acquire new properties and lead disposal of surplus properties within prescribed the timeline.
• Work closely with CBRE and/or client's Lease Administration, Project Management, Facility Management and Finance/Accounting teams to ensure integration between the service lines.
• Closely track all critical dates (lease expiries, notice periods etc.), transaction activities and accounts for all savings results achieved on behalf of client.
• Monitor and maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Ensures compliance with CBRE's corporate policies as they relate to identifying and mitigating potential conflicts of interest.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To be successful in the role, you need to:

• Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business, or any other related discipline
• At least 10-15 years of experience managing commercial real estate transactions and corporate clients
• Account/client management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), presentation and negotiation skills, diplomatic but assertive
• Proactively managing customer relationships
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Commercial acumen and an understanding of how to prepare, review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis including P&L and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) to enable clients to make more informed decisions.
• Multi-tasking and sensitive to cross-cultural exposures
• Organizing and prioritizing a large and varied workload
• Financial analysis/modelling
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint , Word etc.)
• Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive issues.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, management, and client groups to take the desired action.
• Must be able to act as the client’s spokesperson and lead the dialogue with landlords/ 3rd parties.