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Habit Burger & Grill · 1 day ago

Senior M&A Transaction Lead (Short-Term Assignment)

positionFort Lauderdale, FL, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Habit Burger & Grill is seeking a highly skilled Senior M&A Transaction Lead to support M&A initiatives within their Development department. This short-term position will focus on identifying growth opportunities and developing acquisition strategies to enhance store development for KFC Latin America & Caribbean.

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Responsibilities

Support research activities to help identify potential acquisition targets and compile target lists based on defined criteria
Assist in preparing financial models and simple valuations to assess the financial health and strategic fit of acquisition prospects
Support the design of transaction structures, collaborate with internal stakeholders to contribute insights and analysis that inform acquisition approaches aligned with global standards and Yum! strategic priorities. (e.g., direct acquisitions, JVs, or franchise development)
Develop clear, concise materials for internal reviews, investment committees, and global leadership alignment. Prepare supporting materials for internal discussions, including PowerPoint decks and summaries and financial analysis
Collaborate with teams across Legal, Finance, Development, and Operations to support transaction workstreams

Qualification

M&A experienceFinancial modelingStrategic insightLatin American market knowledgeCross-functional collaborationStakeholder managementProblem solvingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (MBA or equivalent is a plus)
Proven experience in M&A, corporate finance, or strategy roles within a multinational environment
Solid understanding of financial modeling and due diligence processes
Strong strategic insight and the ability to communicate complex ideas to senior leadership
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluent in English, proficiency in Spanish a plus

Preferred

Knowledge of the Latin American market and experience working across multiple countries in the region preferred

Company

Habit Burger & Grill

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At Habit Burger & Grill, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Irvine, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://habitburger.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2020-01-06Acquired
2014-11-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Shannon Hennessy
Chief Executive Officer
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