(CEN) CORPORATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

Cemex; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cemex is seeking an experienced M&A professional to drive strategic growth, portfolio rebalancing, and cross-border transactions across geographies with a focus on the US. You will lead multi-workstream transactions from screening to closing and manage valuation, structuring, due diligence, and executive communications.

The role requires strong English skills, advanced MS Office proficiency, and a track record in M&A or related fields.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of work experience in M&A, Investment Banking, Consulting, Finance, Controllership, Corporate Planning, Business Development, Innovation, or equivalent areas
• Advanced English required (C1/C2 or TOEFL/IELTS equivalent)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Master’s degree or equivalent desired, but not mandatory
• CFA certification or at least level 1 completed desired, but not mandatory

Responsabilidades

• Lead key workstreams throughout the full transaction lifecycle, from opportunity screening and preliminary assessment through valuation, due diligence, negotiation, approvals, signing, closing and post-closing transition
• Evaluate acquisition and funding structures, including all-cash transactions, joint ventures, strategic or financial partners, back-to-back transactions, equity contributions, debt financing and staged divestitures
• Overseeing the end-to-end implementation of new market entries, partnerships, or business initiatives; project management & strategic thinking
• Analyze market conditions, competitive dynamics, and industry performance to identify opportunities for Cemex’s leadership in building materials
• Prepare clear, fact-based recommendations and executive presentations for the CEO, Chairman, Executive Committee, Board of Directors
• Ensure timely, accurate, and structured communication with stakeholders including internal teams, banks, consultants
• Conduct business valuations using DCF, multiples, and replacement values
• Coordinate with finance, legal, tax, accounting, sustainability, operations and R&D; develop junior team members

Conocimientos

Advanced English

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CFA level 1

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Support strategic growth and portfolio rebalancing initiatives through the identification, evaluation, structuring and execution of mergers and acquisitions opportunities across geographies worldwide with a focus on US.

Job Description

Support strategic growth and portfolio rebalancing initiatives through the identification, evaluation, structuring and execution of mergers and acquisitions opportunities across geographies worldwide with a focus on US.

Main Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution: Lead key workstreams throughout the full transaction lifecycle, from opportunity screening and preliminary assessment through valuation, due diligence, negotiation, approvals, signing, closing and post-closing transition.
• Transaction Structuring and Financing. Evaluate acquisition and funding structures, including all-cash transactions, joint ventures, strategic or financial partners, back-to-back transactions, equity contributions, debt financing and staged divestitures.
• Strategic Initiative Execution: Overseeing the end-to-end implementation of new market entries, partnerships, or business initiatives. Driving execution and accountability across strategic initiatives.Project management & Strategic Thinking: Planning, implementing, and monitoring initiatives to achieve business goals
• Market Research & Analysis. Analyze market conditions, competitive dynamics, and industry performance to identify opportunities which would improve CEMEX’s positioning as a leader in the building materials industry
• Executive Decision Support. Prepare clear, fact-based recommendations and executive presentations for the CEO, Chairman, Executive Committee, Board of Directors and other senior decision-making forums.
• Communication. Ensure timely, accurate, and structured communication with all stakeholders, including internal teams, banks, consultants, counsels. Cultivating and nurturing relationships with stakeholders and partners
• Valuation. Conduct business valuations using methods like DCF (Discounted Cash Flow), multiples (comparable companies, precedent transactions) and replacement values.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration. Work and coordinate with corporate staff and regional operational areas, including finance, legal, tax, accounting, sustainability, operations and technical, R&D, among others. Development. Coach and instruct junior members of the team, ensuring high-quality analysis, disciplined execution and consistent professional development.
• Development. Coach and instruct junior members of the team, ensuring high-quality analysis, disciplined execution and consistent professional development.

Position Challenges

• Handle stress, work with different areas and cultures, handle short deadlines and last-minute urgent requirements
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Stakeholder management: Balancing the interests of various stakeholders (investors, employees, customers, etc.) while making strategic decisions
• Communication: Clear and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders
• Financial Valuation: Accurately assessing the value of targets

Qualifications

Any requirement for this role, you may divide these into:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of work experience in M&A, Investment Banking, Consulting, Finance, Controllership, Corporate Planning, Business Development, Innovation, or equivalent areas
• Advanced English required (C1/C2 or TOEFL/IELTS equivalent)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Master’s degree or equivalent desired, but not mandatory
• CFA certification or at least level 1 completed desired, but not mandatory

The Ideal Candidate Embodies CEMEX’s Values

• Pursuing Excellence: Strong business acumen, executive presentation skills, structured critical thinker, attentive to detail while keeping the big picture in sight
• Working as One CEMEX: Team player, results driven. Thrives in a multicultural, high-pressure environment.
• Acting with Integrity: Always conducts oneself with integrity and honesty, leads by example; Able to manage highly confidential information.
• Focusing on Customers: Ability to mediate and reach consensus in complex meetings with multiple stakeholders.
• Ensuring Safety: Ensuring safety and health is a top priority for all members of the team

Internal/External Relations

INTERNAL

• Controllership, Legal, Finance, Operations, RRHH, Tax, Procurement, across most corporate and operational functions

EXTERNAL

• Third parties M&A teams such as other company´s managerial areas
• Advisors, Audit Firms & Consultants

CEMEX Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Cemex, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and in which we do business.

We respect diversity, we address the inclusion and non-discrimination of any talented person, regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy / maternity / paternity and nationality.

We promote a culture of equity for the construction of a sustainable business and the well-being and development of Cemex employees.