Director, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

American Express Global Business Travel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to join their inclusive team. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior leaders and external advisors to drive strategic growth through informed acquisitions and divestitures. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles. With a focus on innovation in the travel sector, this position offers significant exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to shape the company's strategic direction. If you are passionate about driving impactful change in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Parental Leave

Travel Perks

Learning Resources

Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, or investment banking.
• Proven financial modeling and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with executives to generate M&A ideas and strategies.
• Manage due diligence processes and financial evaluations.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Financial Modeling

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Understanding of Finance and Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

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Director, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Apply locations: Florida, United States; New York, New York, United States; United States. Time type: Full time. Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago. Job requisition id: J-73812

American Express Global Business Travel (“Amex GBT”) is seeking a Director of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). This role involves working within an inclusive M&A team that has completed 9 transactions over the past 7 years, collaborating closely with commercial and business leaders, as well as external advisors, to support deal execution from inception to closing.

The position is crucial in helping our Executive Leadership Team achieve strategic growth objectives through informed acquisition, divestiture, and strategic decisions. It requires a highly motivated, analytical, and ethically sound individual. Limited travel may be required.

You will report to the Vice President of M&A, with significant exposure to senior leaders. NYC-based candidates should expect some in-office presence; non-local candidates should anticipate ~25% travel to NYC.

What You'll Do:

• Engage with senior executives and commercial team leaders to generate M&A ideas and strategies across various sectors including travel management, tech/digital travel, hotel, meetings & events, and expense payment companies.
• Conduct industry research to identify opportunities and evaluate strategic fit.
• Manage due diligence processes, including NDAs, data rooms, financial evaluations, and communicating findings to leadership.
• Develop and own business case models for targets, coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Assess and modify assumptions to understand implications on value creation.
• Handle financial reporting and expense reconciliation related to deals.

What We Are Looking For:

• At least four years of relevant experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or transaction advisory.
• Proven experience in financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Experience or knowledge of the travel industry is a plus.

Location: Florida, United States

The US national annual base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $200,000, based on experience, scope, and location.

This role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Award plan and Equity Incentive Plan, aligned with company performance and shareholder interests. Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, parental leave, travel perks, learning resources, and inclusion initiatives.

Amex GBT is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities and ensure data privacy in our recruitment process.

If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.