Business Development and M&A Manager

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for helping the Company achieve its ongoing growth plan in the commodities industry.  The primary function of this position is business development, mergers and acquisitions encompassing all aspects of an investment project.

• Develop and evaluate growth strategies, investment opportunities, and business expansion initiatives; build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and investment business cases. Evaluate project economics and capital requirements, recommend optimal financing structures, and support project and acquisition financing activities.
• Identify and assess opportunities collaborating with relevant product lines to grow existing businesses and expand into adjacent markets through acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, greenfield projects, and strategic investments.
• Lead and support end-to-end execution of M&A, JV, and strategic investment projects, from opportunity assessment and business case development through due diligence, approval, negotiation, closing, and post-transaction implementation.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional due diligence workstreams, including commercial, financial, legal, tax, operational, technical, and ESG reviews, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations, strategic analyses, and transaction updates to senior management, executive leadership, and governance committees.
• Monitor the performance of investments and strategic projects against approved business plans, and support integration planning, value creation initiatives, and post-investment reviews.
• Actively contribute to development of corporate strategy of the group (including country / region and business strategic reviews and Board materials)
• Attend and support preparation for investment committees (as required)

Experiences:

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in an investment bank, private equity fund, transaction advisory, management consulting company, corporate development, M&A within an MNC.
• Proven experience in evaluating, structuring, and executing strategic investments, joint ventures, partnerships, and M&A transactions.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams in a complex, matrix organization
• Exposure to the commodities, agriculture, food, industrial, or related sectors is preferred
• Exposure to corporate strategy initiatives is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing objectives, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to travel when needed to meet business requirements. Travel is required and varies from month to month depending on project requirements.

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc):

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong financial modelling, valuation, and presentation development capabilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in one or more Southeast Asia (SSEA) languages would be an advantage to support communication with customers and stakeholders across Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Accounting or MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us