Corporate Development MSM Level

Who Are We Looking For

CD is a high-impact function within Cognizant. We are responsible for high stakes transactions and we regularly interface with senior executives in that context. We are looking for hands-on team members who are creative with a problem-solving mentality and a nuanced understanding of risk. We are a small but global team that works in a very collegial environment; successful candidates will find a platform for personal and professional growth within CD.

Location: Bangalore

As a Manager /Senior Manager/Associate Director in the Value Capture team within Corporate Development you will support global M&A initiatives across the deal lifecycle. You will work closely with the deal execution due diligence integration and cross-functional teams to help identify plan and track value creation opportunities from acquisitions. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to strategic projects senior stakeholders and global business units.

Your Key Responsibilities

Pre-Deal Support

• Assist in research and analysis to support the identification of revenue and cost synergy opportunities

• Contribute to the development of post-deal joint client propositions and operating model frameworks

• Support the preparation of internal presentations and documentation for executive stakeholders

Post-Deal Execution

• Help track progress against value capture plans including synergy realization and KPI monitoring

• Collaborate with business units delivery and functional teams to gather data and insights

• Support the integration team in aligning execution with the value capture roadmap

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work extensively with the sponsoring BU leaders in both pre and post-deal world and become closely involved with delivery operations and corporate functional leaders post-close in delivering the value capture plan

• Work closely with Strategic Due Diligence Sourcing & Execution and Post-Merger Integration teams within Corporate Development

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Assist in preparing materials for Executive Leadership Investment Committee and Board-level reviews.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the M&A value capture playbook and tools.

The role whilst based out of India will support our global M&A pursuits

What You Bring To The Table

• Industry Experience: Business services Technology services or other professional services experience essential

• Functional Experience: Prior experience in business strategy revenue and cost synergy identification/planning/tracking and commercial due diligence with a top-tier consulting firm or from another multi-geo global organization

• Years of Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience

• Education: BA or BS Economics Finance or other relevant business degree; MBA preferred but not required; CA CPA CFA or other relevant professional/ post-graduate qualification desirable

What Will Make You Successful In This Role

• Action oriented – Driven finds work fulfilling; is full of energy; approaches challenges with enthusiasm but also wisdom.

• Business acumen – Understands industry dynamics and is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

• Technology savvy – Knows and can quickly learn new technology trends and concepts; and able to extract financial metrics after speaking with technical teams.

• Positivity – pragmatic but positive sees opportunities adapts well to change.

• Relationship development – Understands what holds value for specific business executives; polished tactful.

• Creativity and resourcefulness – Able to bring and execute fresh and innovative solutions.

• Organizational agility – Knows how to get things done formally and informally.

• Perseverance – Able to collaborate and work through barriers.

• Planning – Able to scope out tasks and set objectives and goals while anticipating changes