Manager – Merger & Acquisition CORPORATE ROASTERS PRIVATE LIMITED

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in the Philippines seeks an experienced Manager Merger & Acquisition to lead end-to-end M&A engagements, delivering high-quality advisory solutions throughout the transaction lifecycle. The role demands strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, tax structuring, and client management, with mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.

You will collaborate with clients, investors, promoters, and advisors, managing multiple engagements with focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, MBA (Finance) or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant experience in M&A, Transaction Advisory, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Due Diligence, or Valuation.
• Strong hands-on experience in financial modelling and valuation.
• Good understanding of M&A transaction processes and due diligence.
• Experience with tax structuring and transaction structuring is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in managing client engagements and leading transaction workstreams.
• Strong analytical and financial problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end M&A engagements, from strategy through due diligence, deal execution and closure.
• Lead buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and strategic investments.
• Conduct and oversee financial due diligence, analyzing historical performance, working capital, cash flows, debt, and risks.
• Develop and review detailed financial models to support transaction analysis and scenarios.
• Perform valuation analyses using DCF, comparables, precedents and other approaches.
• Support clients in evaluating deal structures, economics, synergies and risks.
• Provide inputs on tax structuring and coordinate with tax advisors.
• Manage transaction documentation, presentations and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, financial and commercial advisors for smooth execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors and management teams.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, negotiations and deal discussions.
• Identify business opportunities and contribute to proposals and pitches.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously ensuring quality, timelines and client expectations.
• Mentor and review work of analysts and associates; develop the team’s capabilities.
• Stay updated on M&A trends, industry developments, regulatory changes and market dynamics.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

M&A transactions

Due diligence

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Commerce/Economics/Business

CA / CFA / MBA (Finance)

Job description

Manager Merger & Acquisition

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Manager Merger & Acquisition to lead and manage end-to-end M&A and transaction advisory engagements. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in M&A, transaction advisory, financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and tax structuring, along with the ability to manage client relationships and mentor junior team members.

The role involves working closely with clients, investors, promoters, and other transaction stakeholders to deliver high-quality advisory solutions across the transaction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• – Manage end-to-end M&A engagements, from transaction strategy and initial assessment through due diligence, deal execution, and closure.
• – Lead and coordinate buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and strategic investments.
• – Conduct and oversee financial due diligence, analyzing historical financial performance, quality of earnings, working capital, cash flows, debt, and key financial risks.
• – Develop and review detailed financial models to support transaction analysis, business planning, scenario analysis, and investment decisions.
• – Perform valuation analysis using methodologies such as DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, and other relevant approaches.
• – Support clients in evaluating deal structures, transaction economics, synergies, and potential risks.
• – Provide inputs on tax structuring and coordinate with tax advisors to evaluate tax-efficient transaction structures.
• – Manage transaction documentation, analysis, presentations, reports, and other client deliverables.
• – Work closely with legal, tax, financial, and commercial advisors to ensure smooth execution of transactions.
• – Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, promoters, management teams, and other transaction stakeholders.
• – Participate in client meetings, presentations, negotiations, and deal discussions.
• – Identify potential business opportunities and contribute to business development, proposals, and pitch presentations.
• – Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while ensuring quality, timelines, and client expectations are met.
• – Mentor, guide, and review the work of analysts, associates, and junior team members.
• – Develop the team’s technical capabilities and ensure adherence to professional and quality standards.
• – Stay updated on M&A trends, industry developments, regulatory changes, and transaction market dynamics.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• – Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• – Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent would be preferred.
• – Relevant experience in M&A, Transaction Advisory, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Due Diligence, or Valuation.
• – Strong hands‑on experience in financial modelling and valuation.
• – Good understanding of M&A transaction processes and due diligence.
• – Experience with tax structuring and transaction structuring is highly desirable.
• – Demonstrated experience in managing client engagements and leading transaction workstreams.
• – Strong analytical and financial problem‑solving capabilities.
• – Experience in managing and mentoring junior team members.