Head of Mergers & Acquisitions (Enterprise)

CFA Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead enterprise-wide M&A initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 12-15+ years in M&A, corporate development, or investment banking, with a proven track record of executing complex transactions. You'll be responsible for defining M&A strategies, managing stakeholders, and ensuring successful deal execution. This senior role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with top executives and shape the company's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in M&A / Corporate Development / IB / PE within large enterprises.
• Strong track record of executing complex, multi-entity and cross-border transactions.
• Experience working with boards, investment committees, and senior leadership.
• Deep expertise in valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise-level M&A strategy aligned with long-term growth priorities.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of acquisition and divestment opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end deal execution: valuation, diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closure.
• Drive board and investment committee approvals; manage governance and compliance.
• Oversee post-merger integration and synergy realization across businesses.
• Manage external advisors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise M&A

Board-level stakeholder management

Capital allocation

Valuation & modeling

PMI

Education

MBA / CA / CFA or equivalent from a top-tier institution

Job description

Job Title: Head of Mergers & Acquisitions (Enterprise)

Reporting to: Group CFO / Group CEO

Experience: 12-15+ years

Role Summary

Lead enterprise-wide M&A and inorganic growth initiatives across multiple business units. Own end-to-end execution of acquisitions, divestitures, JVs, and strategic investments, partnering closely with the board, leadership team, and business heads.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise-level M&A strategy aligned with long-term growth priorities
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of acquisition and divestment opportunities
• Lead end-to-end deal execution: valuation, diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closure
• Drive board and investment committee approvals; manage governance and compliance
• Oversee post-merger integration and synergy realization across businesses
• Manage external advisors (IBs, legal, tax, consultants) and internal stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• 12-15+ years of experience in M&A / Corporate Development / IB / PE within large enterprises
• Strong track record of executing complex, multi-entity and cross-border transactions
• Experience working with boards, investment committees, and senior leadership
• Deep expertise in valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring
• MBA / CA / CFA or equivalent from a top-tier institution

Key Skills

• Enterprise M&A
• Board-level stakeholder management
• Capital allocation
• Valuation & modeling
• PMI