Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications network is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development in Singapore. This role focuses on managing strategic transactions, supporting M&A processes, and evaluating growth opportunities. Candidates should have strong experience in corporate development, excellent analytical skills, and possess a relevant bachelor's degree. Ideal for those looking to contribute to a dynamic corporate environment aligned with the company's strategic vision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, or strategy.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Deep understanding of sell-side and buy-side M&A processes, structures, and due diligence.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• CA and/or CFA preferred; relevant valuation/strategy experience considered.
• Familiarity with advertising, media, or marketing sectors is advantageous.
• Passion for contributing to a dynamic, purpose-driven environment aligned with values.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of strategic transactions and projects.
• Support portfolio optimisation initiatives and M&A lifecycle.
• Manage deal pipeline and lead transaction processes.
• Manage deal pipeline and coordinate with markets and regional reporting to the Group M&A team.
• Lead buy-side and sell-side engagements from lead to post-completion integration.
• Develop deal structures to maximise returns while mitigating risks.
• Prepare and review financial models, due-diligence reports, APs, LOIs, SPAs, and earn-out docs.
• Oversee post-acquisition reporting and 12-month performance reviews.
• Contribute to M&A templates, models, processes and best practices.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Financial acumen

Deal execution

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder management

Communication

CA/CFA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

Job description

Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development page is loaded## Senior Manager, Global Corporate Developmentlocations: Singaporetime type: 全职posted on: 发布于 8 天前job requisition id: R1117175**Job Description:****About Dentsu**Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.**Role Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development to drive end to end execution of strategic transactions and projects supporting dentsu Group’s strategy. This role requires a strong combination of strategic analysis, financial acumen, deal execution experience, and cross functional leadership to advance acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, and investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying growth levers, evaluating strategic options, executing transactions, and supporting long-term value creation across the portfolio.**Key responsibilities*** Support portfolio optimisation initiatives, including performance assessments, divestiture evaluations, and value creation tracking.* Contribute to strategic growth initiatives by analysing market trends, identifying whitespace opportunities, and supporting the development of inorganic growth strategies* Collaborate with Group Functions and Global M&A teams to support all phases of the M&A lifecycle including strategic screening, due diligence, negotiation, and integration + Manage the deal pipeline, including liaison with the markets maintaining the Regional pipeline control schedules and reporting to the Dentsu Group M&A team + Lead the transaction process, from initial lead to post completion integration, for smaller transactions for both buy-side and sell-side engagements + Develop appropriate deal structures, taking account of the strategic and commercial rational, to maximise returns and mitigate deal risks and meet Dentsu hurdle requirements + Prepare and review financial investment models, due‐diligence reports, acquisition proposals (APs), and transaction documentation, liaising with external advisors, Group functions and key stakeholders + Review draft LOIs, SPAs, and legal documents to ensure deal structures are accurately represented and risks are appropriately mitigated. + Review earn‐out calculations and underlying documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with agreed mechanisms. + Oversee post‐acquisition reporting, including 3‐month integration checklists and 12‐month performance reviews.* Support the development and maintenance of M&A templates, financial models, processes, and best practices.* Evaluate past transactions to extract insights, lessons learned, and opportunities to enhance future deal execution.**Experience & Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.* Proven experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, transaction services, strategy, or a related deal‐focused environment.* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate strategic opportunities and advise senior internal stakeholders.* Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities, with demonstrated proficiency in assessing complex investment cases.* Deep understanding of both sell-side and buy-side M&A processes, including deal structures, due diligence, valuation methodologies, and transaction execution.* Track record of operating effectively in fast‐paced, high‐stakes environments with multiple concurrent workstreams.* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadership and cross‐functional teams.* Strong judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize under tight deadlines.* Proactive, collaborative mindset with strong critical thinking and problem‐solving skills.* Professional qualifications (CA and/or CFA) preferred; relevant experience in valuation, deal advisory, or strategy will also be considered.* Familiarity with the advertising, media, or marketing sectors is advantageous but not essential.* Passion for contributing to a dynamic, purpose‐driven environment aligned with Dentsu’s values and long‐term vision.**Keeping connected**Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social.**www.dentsu.com**#LI-DNI**Location:**Singapore**Brand:**Global Functions**Time Type:**全职**Contract Type:**永久