M&A Sr Manager

CBRE; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Senior Manager in M&A to drive diligence, integration planning, and execution on small to medium transactions. You will connect due diligence findings to the deal thesis, guide integration and separation planning, and keep deals moving with discipline.

The role offers flexibility to work from CBRE offices across the United States and requires strong cross-functional leadership across Finance, People, Legal, Tax, and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; 8–10 years in strategy, business management, PMO, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead confirmatory due diligence, integration and separation planning and execution on small to medium complexity transactions
• Provide support on complex transactions, contributing to synthesis, integration design, and risk framing
• Connect due diligence findings to the deal thesis, helping leadership understand material issues and decisions
• Translate business requirements into integration and separation plans and track progress against milestones
• Mobilize functional workstreams across Finance, People, Legal, Tax, IT, and other areas with the right expertise at the right time
• Identify and clarify issues, risks, and opportunities, escalating as appropriate and driving urgency on deliverables
• Build effective working partnerships across teams, clarifying roles and resolving cross-functional issues
• Track integration progress and surface risks to the value the deal was intended to create
• Document deal learnings and contribute to methodology and continuous practice improvement
• Lead by example and model CBRE RISE values

Skills

Deal due diligence

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE M&A Senior Manager, you will lead diligence and integration on small to medium complexity transactions and provide support on higher complexity deals. Within the M&A Diligence & Integration function, you will help connect due diligence findings to the deal thesis, support integration and separation planning, and keep transactions moving with rigor and discipline. This is a hands‑on deal leadership role with a clear path toward owning increasingly complex transactions over time.

This job is part of the Mergers & Acquisitions function, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions to drive corporate growth. This role offers the flexibility to work from any CBRE office within the United States.

What You’ll Do

• Lead confirmatory due diligence, integration and separation planning, and execution on small to medium complexity transactions
• Provide support on complex transactions, contributing to synthesis, integration design, and risk framing
• Connect due diligence findings to the deal thesis, helping leadership understand what is material and what requires a decision
• Translate business requirements into integration and separation plans and track progress against milestones
• Mobilize functional workstreams across Finance, People, Legal, Tax, IT, and other areas, ensuring the right expertise is engaged at the right moment with shared deal context
• Identify and clarify issues, risks, and opportunities, escalating as appropriate and driving urgency on deliverables
• Build effective working partnerships across teams, clarifying roles and helping resolve cross‑functional issues
• Track integration progress and surface risks to the value the deal was intended to create
• Document deal learnings and contribute to methodology and continuous practice improvement
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values

Strategic Working Relationships

• Line of business leaders and deal sponsors
• Corporate Development team
• Functional leaders across Finance, People, Legal, Tax, IT, and other areas

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of experience in strategy, business management, project management, business operations, financial planning and analysis, or a related field. M&A experience strongly preferred; an advanced degree in business or a related field is a benefit. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to connect functional findings to the deal thesis and frame issues clearly for senior stakeholders
• Effectiveness driving multi‑stakeholder programs to results in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong relationship‑building, problem‑solving, and communication skills across functions and levels
• Able to make decisions within short timeframes and with limited information
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
• Detail‑oriented, expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long‑standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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