Global M&A Strategy & Execution Lead

Cemex; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Advanced English

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CFA level 1

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.