Toptal · 2 days ago

VP of Mergers & Acquisitions

Greater Philadelphia

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Your primary objective will be to lead the M&A team in identifying strategic acquisition targets that align with our long-term vision.

Oversee Due Diligence: Ensuring thorough assessments of potential acquisitions and their strategic fit within the organization.

Direct Financial Analysis: Supervise the analysis of financial performance, growth prospects, and market positioning of acquisition targets, providing insights to inform decision-making.

Drive Outreach and Negotiations: Lead outreach efforts to potential acquisition targets, fostering relationships and negotiating terms to maximize strategic value.

Establish Qualification Criteria: Define and refine criteria for evaluating potential acquisitions, ensuring alignment with Toptal’s long-term objectives and market positioning.

Qualification

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M&A expertiseInvestment BankingFinancial analysisFinancial modelingValuation techniquesMarket analysisLeadership experienceGoogle SpreadsheetsExcel proficiency

Required

Bachelor’s degree is required.

10+ years of demonstrated experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, equity research, or related fields with a proven track record of successfully leading acquisition processes.

Investment Banking experience is required.

Leadership experience, including responsibility for business results in a fast-paced, multi-function environment.

Strong understanding of financial analysis tools, valuation techniques, and due diligence processes.

Exceptional negotiation and deal-making skills to secure favorable terms for acquisitions.

In-depth knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for growth.

Excellent proficiency in Google Spreadsheets or Excel.

Experience in developing detailed financial models and valuations.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented.

Adaptable. Comfortable managing changing priorities, learning new skills, and building consensus across varied senior stakeholder groups.

Ownership. You are a dependable leader who takes responsibility for your success as well as the success of the entire team.

Quality. You take pride in everything you deliver as a reflection of yourself.