Director, Corporate Development & M&A - Asia Pacific

Sonova Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 174,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonova Singapore Private Limited is seeking a Director, Corporate Development & M&A – APAC to lead inorganic growth across Asia Pacific. This role owns deal origination, transaction execution, and post-merger integration, partnering with regional business leaders and senior executives to source opportunities, model value, and close strategic transactions.

The role requires a strong M&A track record and APAC network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and develop acquisition, partnership, and joint venture opportunities across the APAC region.
• Lead or support end-to-end M&A transactions, including acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Coordinate due diligence across commercial, financial, legal, and operational workstreams.
• Support integration planning and post-closing transition activities.
• Present pipeline opportunities and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Deal origination

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Valuation

Stakeholder management

Cross-border transactions

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Excel/PowerPoint

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or other advanced degree preferred

CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification advantageous

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI-enabled tools

Job description

About the Role

The Director, Corporate Development & M&A – APAC serves as the regional Corporate Development Business Partner responsible for driving Sonova’s inorganic growth strategy across Asia Pacific.

The role covers the full M&A lifecycle, with a primary focus on:

• Deal Origination (~50%)
• Transaction Execution (~35%)
• Transition Support (~15%)

Acting as the regional M&A lead and "boots on the ground," this individual will identify and cultivate growth opportunities, manage transactions from initial assessment through closing, and support successful post-acquisition transitions. The position requires a highly entrepreneurial and commercially minded M&A professional who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination

• Identify, source, and develop acquisition, partnership, and joint venture opportunities across the APAC region.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic targets aligned with Sonova’s growth strategy.
• Conduct strategic fit assessments, market analyses, and opportunity evaluations.
• Develop relationships with regional business leaders, advisors, investment banks, and industry participants to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Act as the regional subject matter expert on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and M&A trends.
• Present pipeline opportunities and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Transaction Execution

• Lead or support M&A transactions end-to-end, including acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Drive valuation analyses, financial modeling, synergy assessments, and business case development.
• Coordinate due diligence processes across commercial, financial, legal, and operational workstreams.
• Support transaction structuring, negotiations, pricing strategies, and deal tactics.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, investment banks, target management teams, and legal counsel.
• Provide regular transaction updates to Corporate Development leadership and regional stakeholders.

Transition Support

• Partner with business and functional leaders to support integration planning before closing.
• Provide transaction context and strategic rationale to transition teams.
• Monitor early integration progress and identify risks.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of M&A processes and methodologies.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a related field.
• Proven track record of originating, evaluating, negotiating, and executing complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and partnerships.
• Strong business development and relationship management skills with an established network in the APAC region.
• Deep understanding of regional market dynamics and business environments.
• Experience within consumer, healthcare, life sciences, retail, or service-oriented industries is advantageous.
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development functions preferred.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills across cultures, functions, and geographies.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive decision-making.
• Collaborative, hands-on, and effective in lean, high-performing organizations.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in valuation, financial modeling, transaction structuring, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AI-enabled business tools is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Results-oriented with strong ownership mentality.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in dynamic environments.
• International mindset with experience working across multiple jurisdictions.

Compensation

• Base salary range, depending on experience: SGD 174,400 – 261,600
• The role is based in Singapore