SVP, Corporate Development

The Barton Partnership | B Corp™; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global private equity-backed company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Corporate Development in Singapore. This high-impact role involves sourcing and executing M&A transactions while collaborating with senior executives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in M&A, corporate finance, and a strong ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and benefits

Medical and dental support

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in M&A with a solid execution track record.
• Strong background in Corporate Finance or Investment Banking.
• Prior in-house Corporate Development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strategic pipeline of M&A targets.
• Lead the full M&A lifecycle including diligence and negotiations.
• Develop investment papers for C-suite and board-level audiences.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Valuation

Due Diligence

M&A Execution

Strategic Analysis

Job description

Job Title: SVP, Corporate Development

Location: Singapore

Reports To: Chief Corporate Development Officer

About the Opportunity

We are working on an exceptional opportunity with a dynamic and fast-scaling portfolio company of a top-tier global private equity fund. With over 9,000 professionals across 50+ jurisdictions, the business is undergoing significant growth and transformation, including a number of strategic acquisitions across Asia, Europe, and beyond.

The company is looking to hire a Senior Vice President of Corporate Development based in Singapore. This is a high-impact role working closely with the global Corporate Development team and senior executives across the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and closing M&A transactions and driving broader inorganic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal Pipeline Development & Origination: Build and manage a strategic pipeline of M&A targets; engage with founders, industry stakeholders, and advisors to identify high-quality opportunities.
• End-to-End Deal Execution: Lead the full M&A lifecycle including diligence, valuation, structuring, and negotiations across multiple geographies and service lines.
• Financial & M&A Modelling: Build detailed financial and valuation models to support investment decision-making.
• Strategic Investment Materials: Develop investment papers and presentations for C-suite and board-level audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (finance, legal, tax, HR, IT) and external advisors to manage execution and integration planning.
• Market & Industry Research: Conduct sector and competitor analysis to inform corporate strategy and target selection.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 12–15 years of experience in M&A, with solid execution track record across complex cross-border deals
• Strong background in Corporate Finance or Investment Banking (Big 4 or top-tier firms preferred)
• Prior in-house Corporate Development experience within a multinational organization
• Alternatively, candidates from Private Equity with sourcing and transaction execution experience are encouraged to apply
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence capabilities
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders
• Strategic, commercially astute, and detail-oriented

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a global growth journey within a PE-backed platform
• High visibility with senior leadership and direct impact on business expansion
• Attractive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and professional development support

Confidential Applications Welcome

If this sounds like your next career step, please reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn. All enquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Open to candidates willing to relocate to Singapore.