Investment & Business Development Specialist

Şişecam; Tuzla; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass manufacturer is seeking an Investment and Business Development Specialist for their headquarters in Tuzla, Istanbul. The candidate will build financial models, prepare strategic evaluations, and analyze investment markets. Ideal qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent command of English. This role supports high-level decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Interest and/or experience in corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting.
• High learning agility and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Building operational and financial models for acquisitions and partnerships.
• Preparing strategic evaluations and financial assessments.
• Conducting research for international acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Analytical approach

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent command of English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

Sisecam was founded in 1935 to establish Turkey’s glass industry in line with the vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a great leader respected worldwide. Today, Sisecam is a major global player in the fields of glass and chemicals. Sisecam is the only global company operating in all core areas of glass production – including flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and glass fiber. Currently, Sisecam ranks among the world’s top two manufacturers of glassware and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass. Sisecam is one of the three largest soda ash producers in the world and the world leader in chromium chemicals. Sisecam plays a leading role in the flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, chemicals, automotive, glass fiber, mining, energy and recycling business lines. Sisecam operates production facilities in Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Russia Federation, Georgia, Ukraine, Egypt, India, and the USA in addition to Turkey. Sisecam takes firm steps towards its goal of becoming one of the world's top 3 manufacturers in its main fields of activity, with its competent human resources and smart technologies, and uninterruptedly continues to transform its digital infrastructure and culture by considering the future necessities. Sisecam has 90 years of experience, more than 24 thousand employees, production activities in 14 countries on four continents, and a sales network of more than 150 countries, continuing its growth journey in line with its "Global Excellence" strategy and with an inclusive approach that supports the development of the company's entire ecosystem. Sisecam takes responsibility for protecting the planet, empowering society and transforming life with its CareForNext strategy, which is compliant with and centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sisecam uses all its experience and competencies to promote sustainable development in every aspect.

Position

We are looking for an Investment and Business Development Specialist to take part in Şişecam Headquarters – Strategy Function in Tuzla / Istanbul. The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field
• Interest and/or experience in corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, strategy, audit or related areas
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical approach to complex business case evaluation
• Proactive mindset with a high sense of responsibility and strong attention to detail
• High learning agility and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent command of English

Job Description

• Building operational and financial models by carrying out extensive studies on subjects such as acquisitions, partnerships, mergers and new business areas
• Preparing presentations and reports including strategic evaluation as well as financial assessment of business cases/investment opportunities to facilitate senior management decision-making
• Contributing to integrated studies covering due diligence, financial, operational, commercial and market studies in M&A projects and analyzing/preparing teasers and IMs both for buy side/sell side projects
• Preparing comprehensive feasibility reports covering all operational, strategic and financial assessments in addition to financial evaluation of investments
• Conducting research to determine international acquisition opportunities and creating M&A strategy
• Preparing analysis and evaluation reports on growth opportunities in potential new markets covering Şişecam business areas as well as new business areas
• Analyzing key investment markets/geographies periodically on FDI position, investment climate and macroeconomic trends