Manager, Corporate Finance

DELOITTE & TOUCHE CORPORATE FINANCE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance firm in Singapore seeks a talented Manager to oversee end-to-end M&A processes, including deal preparation and compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance or Investment Banking, strong financial modeling skills, and a good understanding of the Southeast Asia M&A environment. The role requires effective communication with senior executives and the ability to lead project teams with excellent client relationship management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance or Investment Banking.
• Exposure to leading transactions with a small team.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• In-depth understanding of the Southeast Asia M&A environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end M&A processes and ensure compliance.
• Communicate complex financial information to stakeholders.
• Prepare transaction reports and conduct detailed analyses.
• Lead project teams and optimize performance.

Skills

M&A processes management

Financial modelling

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Project management

Client relationship management

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Relevant post-graduate qualification (CA, CFA, MBA)

Job description

Our Corporate Finance team is a Southeast Asia integrated team of high calibre lead M&A advisers providing transaction-focused strategic advice to private clients, corporations, private equity funds and public market companies across the mid-market space. We advise our clients on a wide range of corporate transactions including acquisitions, divestments, recapitalisations, IPOs and capital raisings.

In Singapore, we are one of the most active mid-market M&A advisors.

Due to continued strong deal-flow and pipeline growth we are seeking a talented Manager to join our technical and highly dynamic Singapore team, led by an experienced group of M&A professionals. Your new challenge will see you involved in:

• Manage end-to-end M&A processes, including deal preparation, financial modelling, due diligence, valuation, negotiation and completion.
• Oversee the preparation of information memorandum, detailed financial models, valuations, and forecasts to assess the feasibility of transactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards throughout the M&A process.
• Supervise the preparation and review of detailed transaction reports, ensuring they meet the highest standards of accuracy and clarity.
• Communicate complex financial information and strategic insights effectively to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and board members.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, market research, and risk assessment to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets or potential buyers.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Prepare and present detailed transaction reports and recommendations to senior leadership and the board of directors.
• Lead multiple project teams, ensuring all engagements are completed on schedule, within budget, and exceed client expectations.
• Apply advanced project management techniques to optimize team performance and project deliverables, while managing risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to align M&A strategies with broader corporate objectives and ensure smooth post-transaction integration.
• Cultivate lasting relationships with key clients, legal advisors, and other stakeholder involved in the M&A process.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of proposals and presentations for new business and continuous client engagement, enhancing firm’s market position and growth.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of training programs. Act as a coach and mentor to less experienced practitioners, guiding them to reach their potential

A successful candidate will ideally be able to demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5+ years relevant experience
• Exposure to relevant transactions through Corporate Finance, Investment Banking or Private Equity. On these transactions you will have been a core member leading a small team of 1 or 2 senior associates or associates.
• Well-developed understanding of business fundamentals: strategies, operating models, functions, macroeconomics.
• Well-developed valuation, financial analysis and modeling skills, including the ability to develop a financial model from scratch.
• Ability to logically structure a deliverable / storyboard.
• Knowledge of appropriate tools, techniques and intellectual capital to address transaction issues.
• Good understanding of the Southeast Asia M&A environment (public market, private company and private equity) and with a commencing focus on a particular industry or sector
• Presence, poise, and appropriate level of confidence.
• Strong project management, coaching and communications skills.
• A relevant post-graduate qualification (for example CA, CFA or MBA).

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.