Corporate Development Director

Day to Day Responsibilities:

•    Identify, assess and execute potential mergers, acquisitions and investments by the company
•    Guide target research, conduct target & business case analysis, build detailed financial models, and lead the execution of transactions
•    Work with business, finance, legal, tax and other related corporate functions to define deal structures and boundaries to achieve business objectives
•    Lead or support the negotiation with targets or partners on external development initiatives
•    Develop a network of investment banks and industry experts with a goal of understanding market trends and identifying future acquisition candidates.

Education & Experience

•    5-10 years post MBA from a leading educational institution
•    Technical undergraduate preferred. Comfortable working with the technology community
•    Work experience in corporate M&A, investment banking or M&A advisory services
•    Overseas experience or working experience in multinational companies preferred

Required Skills

•    Strong analytical and communication skills, strong leadership & team building skills
•    Demonstrated familiarity with investment transactions in Asia, with project management experience
•    Good command of English and presentation skills

Desired Skills

•    Demonstrated ability to achieve challenging objectives in a complex environment where successful engagement of internal and external stakeholders are required 
•    Familiar with a major international corporate environment; ideally have overseas study/working experience.

Soft Skills

•    Strategic thinking with agility, able to balance different expectations and find approach to bridge gaps
•    Generalist orientation - have broad knowledge of business, finance, legal or IP issues and can also drill down to critical issues to help problem solve