Corporate Strategy Lead

Kredivo Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Singapore is seeking a Corporate Strategy Lead to oversee its acquisition initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years in M&A or investment banking, with a proven ability to execute transactions. You will engage with senior leadership to identify opportunities, conduct due diligence, and support integration processes, working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of executing M&A transactions from sourcing to integration.
• Experience with post-merger integration work is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research acquisition targets that align with KG’s strategic goals.
• Lead financial and operational due diligence efforts.
• Prepare investment memorandums and business cases for approval.
• Support cross-functional post-merger integration efforts.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication in English

Familiarity with financial services

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

About the Company

The Corporate Strategy Lead role sits within Kredivo Group’s (KG) Corporate Strategy team, and will play an integral role in planning, executing and integrating KG’s pipeline of acquisition opportunities. This role will report to the Chief Strategy Officer, and the chosen candidate will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive inorganic growth initiatives and ensure successful integration of acquired companies.

About the Role:

Target Identification and Deal Sourcing:

• Proactively identify and research acquisition targets aligned with KG’s strategic growth objectives.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct initial outreach and engage in discussions with potential target companies.

Due Diligence and Deal Execution:

• Lead financial, operational, commercial and strategic due diligence efforts.
• Coordinate internal (management, legal, finance, HR, tech) and external stakeholders (vendor, target’s management, advisors) during due diligence and negotiation phases.
• Prepare investment memorandums, business cases, and presentation materials for executive and board approval.
• Support deal structuring, negotiation, and closing activities.

Post-Merger Integration (PMI):

• Support post-merger integration plans in a cross-functional manner, across operational, financial, and cultural integration.
• Monitor and report on integration progress and key performance indicators to ensure delivery of intended synergies.

About You:

• 4-7 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, value creation, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of executing M&A transactions from sourcing to integration.
• Experience with post merger integration work is helpful.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, project management and interpersonal skills, and comfortable communicating in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong familiarity with and interest in the financial services and fintech industry.
• Execution oriented and enjoys working in fast, high growth environments.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Based in Singapore but willing to travel regionally when required.