Strategic M&A Lead — Crypto & FinTech

Favia; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Favia is seeking a Deal Lead on its Corporate Development team to execute M&A transactions that advance our strategic vision. You will lead discussions with target leadership, coordinate due diligence, model pro forma scenarios, and drive deals to a timely close within a cross-functional group.

The role requires 8+ years in corporate development at a hyper-growth FinTech or investment bank, deep crypto and financial services knowledge, strong valuation skills, and the ability to build consensus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Development at a hyper-growth FinTech company or investment bank.
• Experience building pro forma financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, comparable multiples, accretion / dilution, etc.)
• Deep familiarity with the M&A process (and venture), including legal matters and integration planning
• Strong ability to drive consensus and coordinate process with a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders in Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, and beyond
• An understanding of the global regulatory environment around crypto and financial services
• Strong knowledge of and/or demonstrated curiosity for the cryptocurrency industry
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, writing, and storytelling skills
• Rigorous attention to detail and a reputation for “sweating the small stuff”
• Technical background or strong knowledge of software/internet products and services
• Strong network in crypto and / or traditional financial services markets

Responsibilities

• Contribute shaping Favia’s M&A, venture strategy and identifying high-value opportunities
• Drive M&A, venture investments and develop recommendations that push initiatives forward
• Spearhead the end-to-end deal process, from initial diligence to closing
• Articulate key value drivers and considerations for potential M&A and venture opportunities in concise deal memos; build consensus across Leadership and the wider organization
• Oversee the development of pro forma financial models and valuation analyses
• Coordinate the due diligence process in concert with cross-functional stakeholders
• Build and maintain an extensive network in the crypto and financial services industry to stay on top of key trends and developments
• Contribute to enhancing the Corporate Development function by identifying opportunities to improve processes and mentoring team members
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analyses

M&A process

Cross-functional coordination

Crypto industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Technical background

Networking in crypto/fintech

Job description

Favia is seeking a Deal Lead on its Corporate Development team to execute M&A transactions that advance our strategic vision. You will lead discussions with target leadership, coordinate due diligence, model pro forma scenarios, and drive deals to a timely close within a cross-functional group.

The role requires 8+ years in corporate development at a hyper-growth FinTech or investment bank, deep crypto and financial services knowledge, strong valuation skills, and the ability to build consensus