Regional M&A Manager

• Lead the identification, screening, and mapping of business targets across SEA to expand into new markets
• Liaise with investment banks and external advisors to maintain a robust pipeline of potential M&A opportunities
• Conduct deep-dive industry research to identify growth drivers and competitive threats within target jurisdictions
• Build and refine sophisticated Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), comparable company, and precedent transaction models
• Analyze capital structures and project funding requirements to assess investment feasibility and ROI
• Assess topline and bottom-line synergies, evaluating the impact of acquisitions on the Group’s ROIC and EPS
• Manage the end-to-end transaction process, including deal structuring, drafting terms sheets, and negotiating Enterprise Value
• Oversee high-quality Financial Due Diligence (FDD), coordinating with tax, legal, and operational workstreams to identify potential "deal breakers"
• Ensure all transactions comply with internal governance, local regulatory requirements (e.g., SC Malaysia, Securities Law Vietnam), and international standards
• Design and execute integration strategies to ensure combined entities operate as a cohesive organization
• Provide strategic insights to functional leads (HR, IT, Finance) to minimize disruption and deliver intended deal value
• Monitor performance against the business case post-acquisition to ensure value realization

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a top-tier institution
• Mandatory professional membership (e.g., Chartered Accountant/MIA/CPA) or CFA
• 7+ years of solid M&A experience
• Foundational training in a Big 4 Deals/Corporate Finance team or Investment Bank is essential
• Proven track record in executing complex, high-value cross-border transactions specifically within the SEA region
• Expert proficiency in financial research tools (Bloomberg, Capital IQ) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Exceptional ability to translate complex financial information into clear strategic recommendations for top management
• Fluency in English is required

proficiency in Mandarin or other SEA languages is a significant advantage