Manager Mergers & Acquisitions

Manager Mergers & Acquisitions

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77056

Facility:
Williams Tower
-130

Department:
Finance M&A

Division:
Finance

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Based in Houston, Texas, the Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions will manage the Company's activities in corporate transactions. They will work directly with Lyondell Basell's M&A team in all facets of corporate and M&A strategy, with a focus on the origination of prospective targets and development / execution of acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This cross-functional, highly visible role will be responsible for providing guidance through the lifecycle of the M&A process including: identifying prospective targets, assessment of financial and business merits of transactions, overseeing and managing the transaction process, diligence and implementation management, assisting in negotiations with counter parties, and all other execution / support activities.

The successful individual will also develop creative and insightful content that Lyondell Basell's leadership and management team will rely on when deciding on and conducting strategic transactions impacting the direction of the Company.

They will also work with the Corporate Development team to support in the development of the Company's strategy and the strategic planning process. This will include deep analysis of Lyondell Basell's markets, opportunities, competitive and customer dynamics, among other key areas.

• Execution and management of transactions (mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint-ventures)
• Assist in the execution of engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, offer memoranda, MOU’s/LOI’s, and definitive agreements
• Lead diligence efforts including working with functional teams, external support consultants, bankers and interacting with counter parties on multiple transactions
• Evaluate the merits and risks of strategic investments, acquisitions, divestitures and partnerships, as well as develop accompanying financial and quantitative analyses
• Lead and manage financial modelling, valuation, and returns analyses for various strategic M&A and investment transactions contemplated
• Assist in negotiations as LYB's representative accountable for delivery of the final transaction within the parameters established by executive management
• Assist in developing recommendations to executives highlighting transaction highlights, critical issues, strategic fit, business case / transaction merit, and projected financial returns of projects
• Assist in developing best practices and continuous improvement of processes within the function
• Assist the broader Corporate Development team in developing the Company's strategy and strategic plan, taking into account the Company and industry dynamics, broader macroeconomic trends, and customer dynamics

• Superior skills in financial modeling and quantitative analysis, use of Excel and PowerPoint and keen attention to detail
• +5 years demonstrated financial acumen (knowledge of financial statements and valuation methodologies, merger modeling, accretion/dilution analysis, merger accounting, depreciation, tax, among other items)
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills (+ 5 years)
• Experience managing business development or other project processes through execution lifecycle (+ 5 years)
• Chemicals/broader process industries experience preferred
• Has exceptional problem-solving skills and sound judgment
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