Corporate Development Manager

ANNICA HOLDINGS LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in investment and acquisitions is seeking a qualified professional to manage deal origination, financial evaluation, and execution of transactions. The role involves strategic assessment and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in executing complex transactions successfully.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling and valuation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage deal origination processes and strategic investments.
• Lead due diligence and execution of transactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal governance policies.

Skills

Market Research

Financial Evaluation

Due Diligence

Stakeholder Communication

Post-Merger Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field

MBA or relevant Master's degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Origination & Pipeline Management

• Identify and originate strategic acquisition, investment, and partnership opportunities aligned with the company’s long-term objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investment banks, advisors, VCs/PEs, industry players, and internal business units to source quality deal flow.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and strategic fit assessments to support origination efforts.

2. Strategic & Financial Evaluation

• Lead the development of business cases, including market sizing, synergy assessment, SWOT analysis, and investment rationale.
• Perform valuation analysis using methods such as DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions to support deal structuring.
• Prepare investment memos and presentation materials for management and board-level decision-making.

3. Due Diligence & Deal Execution

• Coordinate and oversee financial, commercial, legal, and operational due diligence activities.
• Work closely with internal teams and external advisors (legal, tax, technical, HR, etc.) to assess risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Support negotiation of key deal documents, including term sheets and sale and purchase agreements, in collaboration with legal counsel.

4. Transaction Closure & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage the end-to-end execution of transactions, including regulatory filings (e.g., antitrust, FDI), closing mechanics, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure all transactions comply with internal governance policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Post-Deal Integration & Synergy Realisation

• Develop and implement post-merger integration (PMI) plans across key functions such as finance, HR, IT, and operations.
• Track realisation of synergies (cost savings, revenue growth, capability enhancement) against original deal assumptions.
• Monitor the ongoing performance of acquired businesses or investments and report on key performance indicators to leadership.