M&A Manager

Syensqo; Alpharetta (GA); In loco; USD 144.000 - 181.000; Tempo pieno

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Maternity/paternity leave

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Descrizione del lavoro

Syensqo SA is seeking a senior M&A Manager to reinforce its M&A team. The role leads acquisition, divestment and JV projects from launch to closing, with emphasis on financial modeling, due diligence and deal structuring.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, develop deliverables (IM, VDR, deal plans) and manage external advisors, driving value while ensuring governance and timely closings. English fluency required.

Competenze

• Minimum 6 years in corporate M&A within industrial manufacturing or advisory/transaction services
• Experience leading transactions end to end, from launch to signing
• Strong communication and stakeholder management in multi-disciplinary teams

Mansioni

• Lead acquisition, divestment and joint-venture projects from launch to closing.
• Model and financially evaluate target companies in M&A, DCFs and deal structuring.
• Coordinate project team across lifecycle: team setup, timeline, monitoring.
• Prepare, supervise and review Teaser, Information Memorandum, Business Plan and SPA reviews.
• Coordinate external advisors (banks, strategy consultants, tax advisors).
• Coordinate internal stakeholders across finance, tax, accounting and group functions.
• Collaborate with Counsel on legal aspects; participate in negotiation and closing.
• Present recommendations to senior management.

Conoscenze

M&A experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Financial modeling

Project coordination

Formazione

Master’s degree in General Management/Business Administration/Law

Finance and Accounting degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• A number of M&A Manager(s) to reinforce the M&A team of Syensqo. The M&A Manager will report to the Head of M&A.
• Experience of leading transactions end to end, with a background of advisory and corporate development.
• Profile from within the chemical industry or close manufacturing alignment.

We count on you for:

• The M&A Manager will be in charge of acquisition, divestment and joint-venture projects from project launch until signing and closing of the transaction(s)
• Business modeling and financial evaluation of companies in the context of mergers, acquisitions, divestment and joint-venture projects
• Overall coordination of the project team throughout the project lifecycle (set up of the team and the overall timeline, team animation and team monitoring)
• Preparation, supervision and review of the various internal and external deliverables (Teaser, Information Memorandum, Business Plan, Deal Structuring Plan, Carve-Out Matters, VDD, Virtual Data Room preparation and review, review of SPA and Ancillary Agreements…)
• Identification and coordination of the external advisors (investment banks, M&A boutiques, strategy consultants, transaction services consultants, tax advisors…)
• Coordination of all internal stakeholders throughout the project: business teams, finance teams and representatives of the various corporate functions and shared services centers of the Group (tax, treasury, accounting, environmental…)
• Close collaboration with the M&A, Antitrust and Trademark Corporate Counsel and his team on all legal aspects of the transaction (due diligence, negotiation, contractual aspects, closing process...). The M&A Manager will participate in the entire negotiation process for the transaction(s) under his (her) responsibility
• Presentation of recommendations to the senior management of the Group

You can count on us for:

• A dynamic environment in a multi-disciplinary team and a variety of exciting and impactful challenging projects

You will bring:

strong M&A experience, gained within a dedicated M&A environment. A positive outlook and exceptional communication and influence skills, developed through advisory, stakeholder management and deliver of presentations at a high level.

Education and Experience

• You own a Master Degree (in General Management, Business Administration or Law), with an extra degree earned in the field of Finance and Accounting
• You are a professional in equity-related operations (mergers, acquisitions, divestments and joint-venture projects)
• You have a successful experience of min. 6 years gained within (i) a corporate M&A team of an industrial company (ideally in the chemicals industry, or at least manufacturing), and/or (ii) a transaction services team of a recognized audit firm, and/or (iii) an investment banking desk of a leading banking institution

Behavioral competences

• You are a true team player, collaborative and you are able to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• You are well organized, structured and have strong project management skills
• You are results driven
• You have strong technical skills in the field of finance, accounting and M&A
• You have strong negotiation skills
• You are flexible in terms of travel and working hours requirements

Personal strengths

• Resilience and calm
• Conscientious and methodic
• Autonomous and pragmatic
• Dynamic, reactive and flexible
• Diplomatic with high sense of confidentiality
• Trustworthy, loyal and reliable
• Fluency in English
• French is a plus

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $144,000 to $181,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees

Additional information:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time (including overnight stays) throughout different time zones

About us

• This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin‑off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.