THE SEARCH:
Altus Partners are pleased to be partnering with a Private Equity backed Technology business based in Paris to hire a Chief Corporate Development Officer. The role will offer extensive exposure to the PE backers and all board members. This opportunity will involve executing inorganic growth projects and building strategy plans. Fluency in French is essential.
THE ROLE:
Involvement in developing & leading the group’s development together with the senior management team
Develop and implement the group’s M&A strategy into new and existing markets
Review, analyse and assess acquisition opportunities, including reviewing financial models and acquisition rationale
Involvement in defining and overseeing cross border operational strategic projects (e.g. best practices transfer in procurement, operational excellence)
Lead on strategic growth plans, encapsulating organic & inorganic growth
Ensure pre-acquisition integration (and separation) planning is thorough and effective
Oversee all post-merger activities, ensuring a smooth integration
Drive the overall corporate development deal pipeline, including outreach to and sourcing of new opportunities, JV’s and strategic partnerships
Establish and maintain key relationships with existing and potential investors
THE REQUIREMENTS:
10+ years’ experience within relevant corporate development/M&A work
Fluent French is essential.
Experience working in a leading investment bank, M&A function or top-tier consultancy beneficial
Strategic, analytical and commercial thinker, as well as resourceful problem solver
Motivated and self-driven with ability to multitask across projects
Ability to work independently while communicating and developing strong working relationship with the country teams
Previous experience of working for a Private Equity company is desired, but not essential
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