Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development

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About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP) a pure holding company established on January 1 2020 the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network which oversees Dentsus agency operations in Japan and dentsu international its international business headquarters in London which oversees Dentsus agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65000 dedicated professionals the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications media and digital services through its five leadership brandsCarat dentsu X iProspect Dentsu Creative and Merkleas well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies including Dentsu Inc. the worlds largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager Global Corporate Development to drive end to end execution of strategic transactions and projects supporting dentsu Groups strategy. This role requires a strong combination of strategic analysis financial acumen deal execution experience and cross functional leadership to advance acquisitions divestitures partnerships and investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying growth levers evaluating strategic options executing transactions and supporting long-term value creation across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Support portfolio optimisation initiatives including performance assessments divestiture evaluations and value creation tracking.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives by analysing market trends identifying whitespace opportunities and supporting the development of inorganic growth strategies
• Collaborate with Group Functions and Global M&A teams to support all phases of the M&A lifecycle including strategic screening due diligence negotiation and integration
  • Manage the deal pipeline including liaison with the markets maintaining the Regional pipeline control schedules and reporting to the Dentsu Group M&A team
  • Lead the transaction process from initial lead to post completion integration for smaller transactions for both buy-side and sell-side engagements
  • Develop appropriate deal structures taking account of the strategic and commercial rational to maximise returns and mitigate deal risks andmeet Dentsu hurdle requirements
  • Prepare and review financial investment models duediligence reports acquisition proposals (APs) and transaction documentation liaising with external advisors Group functions and key stakeholders
  • Review draft LOIs SPAs and legal documents to ensure deal structures are accurately represented and risks are appropriately mitigated.
  • Review earnout calculations and underlying documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with agreed mechanisms.
  • Oversee postacquisition reporting including 3month integration checklists and 12month performance reviews.
• Support the development and maintenance of M&A templates financial models processes and best practices.
• Evaluate past transactions to extract insights lessons learned and opportunities to enhance future deal execution.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or a related field.
• Proven experience in corporate development M&A investment banking transaction services strategy or a related dealfocused environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate strategic opportunities and advise senior internal stakeholders.
• Advanced financial modelling valuation and analytical capabilities with demonstrated proficiency in assessing complex investment cases.
• Deep understanding of both sell-side and buy-side M&A processes including deal structures due diligence valuation methodologies and transaction execution.
• Track record of operating effectively in fastpaced highstakes environments with multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership and crossfunctional teams.
• Strong judgment meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize under tight deadlines.
• Proactive collaborative mindset with strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
• Professional qualifications (CA and/or CFA) preferred; relevant experience in valuation deal advisory or strategy will also be considered.
• Familiarity with the advertising media or marketing sectors is advantageous but not essential.
• Passion for contributing to a dynamic purposedriven environment aligned with Dentsus values and longterm vision.

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