Senior Manager of Growth & Investments

Senior Manager of Growth & Investments

The Senior Manager of Growth & Investments is responsible for supporting and executing Krause Group’s global growth strategy through strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, investments, and business expansion initiatives across the organization’s portfolio.

This role serves as a key leader within the Growth & Investments function, overseeing Analysts and leading the execution of multiple concurrent strategic initiatives and transactions. The Senior Manager will partner closely with the Head of Growth & Investments, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), business leaders, and shared services functions to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and integrate strategic growth opportunities aligned with Krause Group’s long‑term objectives.

The role requires strong financial, strategic, and operational acumen, with the ability to independently lead transaction work streams, manage cross‑functional teams, and drive execution in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Growth/Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) Research & Analysis

• Support execution of Krause Group’s growth and investment strategy across all businesses and verticals internationally.
• Conduct market, competitive, and industry analysis to identify strategic growth opportunities, emerging trends, and potential risks.
• Develop investment theses, business cases, and strategic recommendations for leadership and the Investment Committee.
• Monitor industry sources, market activity, and emerging sectors for relevance to Krause Group businesses and future portfolio opportunities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining disciplined investment evaluation processes, governance frameworks, and transaction standards.

Deal Origination & Execution

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain a pipeline of acquisition, investment, partnership, joint venture, and diversification opportunities.
• Lead transaction execution activities including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence coordination, negotiation support, and integration planning.
• Organize and manage cross‑functional diligence teams to assess operational, financial, legal, commercial, and strategic risks.
• Support structuring of transactions and preparation of investment recommendations and executive presentations.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders including bankers, investors, advisors, founders, and legal counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Assist with post‑close integration activities and tracking of strategic and financial performance against deal assumptions.

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Identify opportunities to expand and diversify revenue streams across Krause Group businesses.
• Evaluate strategic partnerships, collaborations, sponsor ships, and external growth initiatives.
• Support the development of new business models, revenue‑generating initiatives, and market expansion opportunities.
• Lead and/or support implementation of strategic growth initiatives across the organization.
• Promote Krause Group businesses internally and externally through relationship building and strategic networking.

Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Partner with FP&A and finance teams to develop financial models, valuations, scenario analyses, and investment recommendations.
• Evaluate opportunities including revenue potential, integration costs, synergies, ROI, and strategic fit.
• Assess risks and communicate financial implications and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Monitor performance of completed investments and acquisitions against original business cases and strategic objectives.
• Support preparation of presentations, investment memorandums, Board materials, and transaction documentation.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop 2–3 Growth & Investments Analysts, providing coaching, prioritization, and performance feedback.
• Oversee analyst work streams including financial modeling, market research, diligence coordination, investment analysis, and presentation development.
• Ensure consistency, rigor, and quality across analyses, recommendations, and transaction deliverables.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the…