Job Description Summary

Operating across GEV, support the BD team throughout the entire deal process to help meet deal objectives and overall Business Development strategy

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Support BD transactions from initial market research through to close. 
• Execute assigned components of the deal process – valuation, due diligence, etc. 
• Collaborate cross functionally to influence and ensure senior leadership buy in on deal opportunities.
• Travel extensively and assimilate quickly into project teams
• Co-ordinate external suppliers to ensure smooth and effective delivery of critical deal support services

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent knowledge or experience.
• Significant experience in M&A/Transactional or relevant finance experience, ideally within GEV.
• Deal modelling experience.
• Proven critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Leadership experience with senior management interaction.
• Collaboration skills: Works effectively in cross functional and matrixed team environment.
• Communication skills: Clearly articulates view point verbally and in writing, fostering confidence when sharing/ presenting information.
• Prioritization skills: Balances workload and prioritizes effectively. Able to manage self and time to meet commitments.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (e.g.. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• This is an on-site role and we need the person to be able to commute to the office 5 days a week, unless travelling for business purposes.
• The selected candidate is expected to travel extensively worldwide. On some M&A projects this travelling could require the person to travel up to 50% of the time.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior GEV experience helpful
• Financial Management Program (FMP) grad or Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) grad
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong financial background
• European language skills a plus

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