Assistant Vice President - Merger and Acquisition

GOLDEN AGRI INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Southwest; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a strategic M&A professional to drive growth through acquisitions and divestitures. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in financial analysis and deal structuring to identify and execute opportunities that align with the company's strategic goals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership, you will manage the entire deal process from sourcing to execution, ensuring successful integration and alignment with business priorities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values sustainability and invests in its people, offering a meaningful career path with global opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in financial modeling and valuation for M&A transactions.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with deal execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential M&A opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead deal processes, including negotiations, due diligence, and structuring.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Deal Structuring

Due Diligence

Integration Planning

Market Research

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

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

MBA or equivalent

Job description

About the Company - When you join GAR, you join something bigger. Big in scale, big in opportunities to grow, and big in impact.

With over 100,000 employees across 14 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, North, and South America, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the largest agribusinesses in the world. We manage over half a million hectares of palm oil plantations, including smallholder farms, across Indonesia. Our size is only part of the story.

Since 1997, we’ve prioritized sustainability in our growth—working with farmers, communities, and partners to deliver food, fuel, and a better future.

We’re a seed-to-shelf business rooted in palm oil, expanding into crops like sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut. Our people are our strength. We invest in them through global opportunities, cross-border exposure, and continuous learning, because growing a better business starts with growing our people.

Here, your career contributes to something meaningful—for the planet, people, and future generations.

About the role - You will identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute strategic acquisition and divestiture opportunities. This role requires expertise in financial analysis, deal structuring, due diligence, and integration planning to drive value and support growth. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external advisors is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning and Deal Sourcing:

• Identify and assess potential M&A opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and targets.
• Build relationships with industry stakeholders and financial advisors to source deals.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to shape the downstream strategy.

Financial Analysis and Valuation:

• Perform financial modeling, valuations, and ROI analysis for transactions.
• Assess financial performance, risks, and synergies of targets.
• Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to senior management and the Board.

Transaction Execution:

• Lead deal processes, including negotiations, due diligence, and structuring.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, investment banks, and advisors.
• Draft term sheets, memoranda, contracts, and transactional documents.
• Manage transaction completion with stakeholders and advisors.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment:

• Manage cross-functional due diligence covering financial, operational, legal, and compliance areas.
• Identify risks and opportunities; recommend mitigation strategies.

Integration Planning and Post-Merger Activities:

• Develop and implement integration plans for successful transactions.
• Monitor post-merger performance and ensure synergies and strategic goals are achieved.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management:

• Align M&A initiatives with business priorities through collaboration with leadership.
• Mentor and oversee junior team members involved in M&A activities.