Mergers and Acquisitions Senior Associate

SGV & Co.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SGV & Co. is seeking an experienced corporate finance/M&A professional at senior associate level in Makati, Philippines. You will perform financial, commercial and operational analyses, support client pitches, and help develop transaction materials while liaising on strategy and negotiations.

The role emphasizes sector expertise, a strong network, and the ability to handle multiple engagements with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance/M&A processes (marketing, due diligence, etc.) and completion of deliverables like information memoranda.
• Excellent analytical skills with negotiation or influencing ability.
• Confidence in client situations with value through sector insight.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain team morale.
• Discretion handling confidential information and robust network is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, commercial, operational analyses of companies and projects.
• Conduct sector analysis or industry research.
• Draft transaction materials (teasers, information memoranda, etc.).
• Support new business development and client pitches.
• Liaise with clients on transaction strategy, deal structuring and negotiation.
• Support multiple projects and transactions concurrently.
• Develop sector expertise and origination capabilities over time.
• Collaborate with firm colleagues globally to deliver solutions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Negotiation skills

Client advisory

Job description

Our M&A advisory team at SGV & Co. draws on our local industry insights and our extensive global network to help our clients identify and execute the right transaction for their organization – linking transaction strategy with business strategy.

We work with our clients throughout the transaction life cycle, helping them achieve their strategic objectives across acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, buy-ins, fundraisings, mergers and strategic reviews.

We are seeking to grow the origination and execution capacity of the team through the recruitment of an experienced corporate finance/ M&A professional at senior associate level.

Responsibilities

Working with M&A professionals, you will:

• Perform financial, commercial, operational analysis of companies, projects, etc.
• Conduct sector analysis or industry research
• Draft transaction materials (teaser, information memorandum, etc.)
• Support new business development, support the development of pitch documents and take a role in client pitches
• Liaise with and advise clients on transaction strategy including tactics, deal structuring and negotiation strategy, providing genuine sector and transaction insight and displaying deep understanding of the strategic rationale for transactions
• Support multiple projects and transactions at any given time
• Develop sector expertise and your own business network, assuming responsibility for the development of SGV’s brand as well as your own origination capabilities in those sectors over the medium term
• Interact with different specialists within the firm and colleagues across the globe to deliver enhanced transaction solutions

Requirements

• Experience in corporate finance/M&A processes (marketing, due diligence, etc.), analysis (financial models, valuation, buyer/seller universe, strategic alternatives, etc.), and completion of deliverables (information memoranda and other documentation),(preferably having an expertise or extensive experience in one of the above mentioned disciplines)
• Excellent analytical skills. Demonstrating some negotiation or influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and establishing value through advice and sector insight
• Experience in working on tight deadlines, thinking clearly under pressure and maintaining team morale during lengthy and challenging transactions
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Extensive business network is desirable but not required