M&A Strategy Manager - Transactions & Valuation

LyondellBasell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries in Houston, TX, is seeking a Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the Company’s corporate transactions. You will work with the M&A team on origination, development and execution of acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures across the lifecycle.

The role focuses on strategy, financial modeling, and valuation, with senior leadership exposure in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Houston at Williams Tower and requires collaboration across functions

Qualifications

• 5+ years demonstrated financial acumen (knowledge of financial statements and valuation methodologies)
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills (+5 years)
• Experience managing business development or other project processes through execution lifecycle (+5 years)
• Chemicals/broader process industries experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Execution and management of transactions (mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint-ventures)
• Assist in the execution of engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, offer memoranda, MOU’s/LOI’s, and definitive agreements
• Lead diligence efforts including working with functional teams, external support consultants, bankers and interacting with counterparties on multiple transactions
• Evaluate the merits and risks of strategic investments, acquisitions, divestitures and partnerships, as well as develop accompanying financial and quantitative analyses
• Lead and manage financial modelling, valuation, and returns analyses for various strategic M&A and investment transactions contemplated
• Assist in negotiations as LYB's representative accountable for delivery of the final transaction within the parameters established by executive management
• Assist in developing recommendations to executives highlighting transaction highlights, critical issues, strategic fit, business case / transaction merit, and projected financial returns of projects
• Assist in developing best practices and continuous improvement of processes within the function
• Assist the broader Corporate Development team in developing the Company's strategy and strategic plan, taking into account the Company and industry dynamics, broader macroeconomic trends, and customer dynamics

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Merger modeling

Accretion/dilution analysis

Merger accounting

Depreciation & tax

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LyondellBasell Industries in Houston, TX, is seeking a Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the Company’s corporate transactions. You will work with the M&A team on origination, development and execution of acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures across the lifecycle.

The role focuses on strategy, financial modeling, and valuation, with senior leadership exposure in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Houston at Williams Tower and requires collaboration across functions