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Vanguard · 1 day ago

Senior M&A and Strategic Partnerships Deal Lead

Malvern, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Vanguard is a leading investment management company focused on the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking a Senior M&A and Strategic Partnerships Deal Lead to support key activities across the transaction lifecycle related to mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, reporting directly to the Head of M&A and Partnerships.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and execute potential M&A and partnership opportunities by delivering both quantitative and qualitative analyses to gain consensus on strategy and investment theses that align with Vanguard’s business goals and strategic priorities

Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and valuation analyses to analyze complex transactions and present clear recommendations to key stakeholders

Lead all aspects of the due diligence process, including planning, counterparty engagement, leadership reviews, etc

Support the negotiation of commercial terms within term sheets and definitive agreements

Grow strong internal relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Build executive level presentations and clearly communicate in-depth market research and analyses to senior stakeholders to drive executive-decision making

Work independently with exemplary attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines. Lead multiple workstreams while managing competing priorities and partner needs

Coach less experienced crew in financial methodologies, partnership and M&A frameworks and approaches, and inorganic growth best practices based on deep knowledge of emerging trends and industry standards

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

M&A experienceFinancial modelingValuation analysisExecutive communicationProject managementAnalytical skillsInfluenceLeadership

Required

8+ years of direct work experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, management consulting or similar M&A or strategic partnership roles

Undergraduate degree required in Business, Economics, Finance, or similar required

Proven ability to lead financial modeling, valuation, and pro forma analysis

Skilled in evaluating and solving complex business scenarios

Conceptual thinking skills complemented by strong quantitative orientation

Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority

Ability to foster innovation, drive critical decisions, hold business partners accountable, and consistently deliver results

Impeccable written and oral communication credentials

Strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Rigorous project management and organizational skills

Proven ability to manage multiple complex, parallel initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines and ambiguity in fast-paced, dynamic environment