Corporate Development- Mergers

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada The Descartes Full time

About The Descartes

The Descartes is a leading provider of logistics and supply chain technology solutions. Our mission is to unite the people and technology that move the world.

Our Global M&A Strategy

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Development- Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our corporate development team, you will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets, negotiating and executing deals, and leading due diligence activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage with potential targets to build the acquisition pipeline
  • Evaluate potential opportunities with a view to identifying key value drivers, potential synergy opportunities and risks/upsides early in the process
  • Negotiate and execute deals working closely with all stakeholders in the deal lifecycle (internal and external)
  • Lead due diligence activities and coordinate workstream activity
  • Work with the integration management office leading up to close to prepare for the integration
  • Monitor and report on post-deal performance, including synergy realization and key milestone achievements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Ideally 10 years of related experience, with operational experience a key asset
  • Strong understanding of financial statements with the ability to assess and analyze key business drivers
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Ability to create and effectively communicate financial and strategic rationale of potential deals
  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a changing and time-sensitive environment
  • Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
  • Comfortable working across multiple time-zones depending on project activity
  • An accounting/finance designation or enrolled to obtain one (CBV, CFA, and/or CPA) is an asset

Location & Travel Requirements: This is a remote opportunity, open to applicants authorized to work in Canada. The ideal candidate should be prepared to travel occasionally – both within North America and globally.

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